Trauma is believed to be both a psychological and _________ experience.
physiological
irreversible
spiritual
subjective
Which system is particularly important when considering trauma?
limbic
cardiovascular
endocrine
nervous
Which is not included in the limbic system?
hypothalamus
hippocampus
amygdala
frontal lobe
What is not a reason art therapy is particularly effective for those recovering from trauma?
because the sensory experience affects the limbic system where traumatic experiences are recorded
because art therapy taps into the body's relaxation response
because art therapy links explicit and implicit memory
because it promotes right-brained activity
What is a major criticism of projective drawing tests, such as the DAP and HTP?
little or conflicting research evidence
disregard for the impact and meaning of color
applicable only to certain cultures
fail to take into account the setting and background information of the individual
Symbolic and sign-based interpretations of drawings are more valid than global ratings used in assessment.
Drawings can reliably be used as rough indicators of children's level of ___________.
cognitive development
emotional development
social development
global development
The resultant evaluations of drawing assessments based on global factors are most reflective of:
current functioning at the time the drawing was made
future functioning
past history of functioning
past, present, and future functioning
What is a confounding variable when assessing the validity of drawing assessments based on formal elements?
artistic training
emotional state
education level
The art therapist uses assessments for all of the reasons except:
formulate a treatment plan
observe client's reactions to different art media
determine client's suitability to art therapy treatment
determine a differential diagnosis
Which theory posits that humans have an innate drive to form and maintain relationships and it is through these relationships that personality is shaped?
object relations
psychoanalytic
existential
person-centered
Which is also known as the "third force in psychology"?
humanistic psychology
psychoanalytic psychology
behavioral psychology
cognitive-behavioral psychology
Which art therapy model focuses on freedom to choose, will to meaning, the search for purpose, values, and goals?
gestalt
transpersonal
Which therapeutic model has the goal of assisting people to become more autonomous, spontaneous, and confident?
Which term refers to the whole form or configuration, which is greater than the sum of its parts?
great round
the whole
big picture
Who is most noted for developing a Gestalt art therapy modality?
Janie Rhyne
Fritz Perls
Mala Betensky
Joseph Zinker
Which theory encourages focusing on the active movement in the art expression, forms and patterns of visual messages, and what is going on in lines, shapes, textures, colors, and movements?
jungian
The _______ approach to art therapy strives to address mind, body, and spirit through a combination of art expression, humanistic principles, mind-body concepts, and spiritual practices such as contemplation and meditation.
Which theory posits that the person's assumptions, expectations, and interpretations of events are responsible for the production of negative emotions?
cognitive-behavioral
psychoanalytical
Which theory places more emphasis on discovering creative ways to solve a problem, rather than discovering why a particular problem arose?
solution-focused
Which theory makes use of neutralizing resistance, exception-finding questions, the miracle question, and facilitating change?
narrative
The primary goal of _________ therapy is to help people externalize their problems.
