ATR-BC Exam Practice with Complete
Solutions
What theorist's principle to follow when creating a "holding environment" for the client in
art therapy? - ANSWER-Winnicott
When asked to assess the amount of benefit a client would receive from art therapy
after discharge, what is the best source of information to help with recommendation? -
ANSWER-An initial interview and a standardized art therapy assessment
A middle-aged man who is confined to a wheelchair who likes to work with his hands is
referred to art therapy. He is depressed and "needs something to do." Which approach
should be used first to determine client needs? - ANSWER-Explore how he perceives
himself and his current situation
An 18 year old with a drug and sexual/physical abuse history draws a figure being eaten
by a large circular head with sharp teeth. What should the therapist do first? -
ANSWER-Have the client explore his associations with the drawing
The first indication that a child is functioning at the schematic level is the emergence of
what image? - ANSWER-Baseline
What does the Diagnostic Drawing Series (DDS) assess? - ANSWER-Response to
structured vs. unstructured drawing tasks
When conducting art therapy with clients with developmental disabilities, it is important
to learn what? - ANSWER-family history
A client utilizing white paper and 16 oil pastels is most likely completing which
assessment? - ANSWER-The Levick Emotional and Cognitive Art Therapy Assessment
(LECATA)
When assessing children's drawings, consider the differences between emotional
indicators and - ANSWER-body image
The art therapist is attempting to elicit information about cognitive functioning with a
scribble. Which assessment contains this directive? - ANSWER-Ulman Personality
Assessment Procedure (UPAP)
It is most important to differentiate between emotional and developmental indicators
when assessing the drawings of which population? - ANSWER-Adolescents
, When working with children and those with developmental disorders, which type of
media must be used? - ANSWER-Non-toxic
Condition characterized by ability to experience emotions, an impoverished fantasy life,
and concrete descriptions of experiences is termed - ANSWER-Alexithymia- a
personality trait characterized by the subclinical inability to identify and describe
emotions experienced by one's self or others. The core characteristic of alexithymia is
marked dysfunction in emotional awareness, social attachment, and interpersonal
relation.
An art therapy client in hospice care verbalizes little about himself/ his artwork. What is
an appropriate goal for art interventions? - ANSWER-Supporting the client in expressing
his needs and feelings to others
An adult client with risk taking behaviors, impaired judgement, and restlessness has
difficulty addressing these behaviors and becomes irritable and lies to conceal them.
Which impulse control disorder fits the behaviors? - ANSWER-Pathological gambling
Client is recent immigrant from Asia, what should the art therapist encourage? -
ANSWER-Symbols that are understood and endorsed by her community
Client is a 17 year old in a 30 day chemical dependency program and has observed
inconsistencies between drawings and verbal associations, which action should be used
to address the problem? - ANSWER-Explore the images and verbalizations with the
client
Group consisting of older adult clients with limited mobility and disorientation, the dining
room space includes tile floors, 6 tables, and no sink. Primary concern should be -
ANSWER-clearing the tables of food and utensils to minimize confusion about the use
of the dining room
An art therapist in an alternative school setting working with students who struggle with
inappropriate interpersonal skills should utilize what activity to increase safety and
promote self-expression - ANSWER-Magazine collage
An art therapist holding group with psychiatric patients should focus on what to promote
the therapist's safety - ANSWER-Position self closest to the door
What is the primary health concern when working with earthen-type clays? - ANSWER-
Inhalation of dust
Which art form requires framing behind glass? - ANSWER-Pastel on vellum
When using lye in papermaking, what safety directive should be observed? - ANSWER-
Wear rubber gloves and a protective eye shield
Solutions
What theorist's principle to follow when creating a "holding environment" for the client in
art therapy? - ANSWER-Winnicott
When asked to assess the amount of benefit a client would receive from art therapy
after discharge, what is the best source of information to help with recommendation? -
ANSWER-An initial interview and a standardized art therapy assessment
A middle-aged man who is confined to a wheelchair who likes to work with his hands is
referred to art therapy. He is depressed and "needs something to do." Which approach
should be used first to determine client needs? - ANSWER-Explore how he perceives
himself and his current situation
An 18 year old with a drug and sexual/physical abuse history draws a figure being eaten
by a large circular head with sharp teeth. What should the therapist do first? -
ANSWER-Have the client explore his associations with the drawing
The first indication that a child is functioning at the schematic level is the emergence of
what image? - ANSWER-Baseline
What does the Diagnostic Drawing Series (DDS) assess? - ANSWER-Response to
structured vs. unstructured drawing tasks
When conducting art therapy with clients with developmental disabilities, it is important
to learn what? - ANSWER-family history
A client utilizing white paper and 16 oil pastels is most likely completing which
assessment? - ANSWER-The Levick Emotional and Cognitive Art Therapy Assessment
(LECATA)
When assessing children's drawings, consider the differences between emotional
indicators and - ANSWER-body image
The art therapist is attempting to elicit information about cognitive functioning with a
scribble. Which assessment contains this directive? - ANSWER-Ulman Personality
Assessment Procedure (UPAP)
It is most important to differentiate between emotional and developmental indicators
when assessing the drawings of which population? - ANSWER-Adolescents
, When working with children and those with developmental disorders, which type of
media must be used? - ANSWER-Non-toxic
Condition characterized by ability to experience emotions, an impoverished fantasy life,
and concrete descriptions of experiences is termed - ANSWER-Alexithymia- a
personality trait characterized by the subclinical inability to identify and describe
emotions experienced by one's self or others. The core characteristic of alexithymia is
marked dysfunction in emotional awareness, social attachment, and interpersonal
relation.
An art therapy client in hospice care verbalizes little about himself/ his artwork. What is
an appropriate goal for art interventions? - ANSWER-Supporting the client in expressing
his needs and feelings to others
An adult client with risk taking behaviors, impaired judgement, and restlessness has
difficulty addressing these behaviors and becomes irritable and lies to conceal them.
Which impulse control disorder fits the behaviors? - ANSWER-Pathological gambling
Client is recent immigrant from Asia, what should the art therapist encourage? -
ANSWER-Symbols that are understood and endorsed by her community
Client is a 17 year old in a 30 day chemical dependency program and has observed
inconsistencies between drawings and verbal associations, which action should be used
to address the problem? - ANSWER-Explore the images and verbalizations with the
client
Group consisting of older adult clients with limited mobility and disorientation, the dining
room space includes tile floors, 6 tables, and no sink. Primary concern should be -
ANSWER-clearing the tables of food and utensils to minimize confusion about the use
of the dining room
An art therapist in an alternative school setting working with students who struggle with
inappropriate interpersonal skills should utilize what activity to increase safety and
promote self-expression - ANSWER-Magazine collage
An art therapist holding group with psychiatric patients should focus on what to promote
the therapist's safety - ANSWER-Position self closest to the door
What is the primary health concern when working with earthen-type clays? - ANSWER-
Inhalation of dust
Which art form requires framing behind glass? - ANSWER-Pastel on vellum
When using lye in papermaking, what safety directive should be observed? - ANSWER-
Wear rubber gloves and a protective eye shield
