Question 1

Toys should represent these five categories: family/nurturing, scary, aggressive, expressive, and pretend/fantasy.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true, as toys should represent a diverse range of categories that allow children to explore different emotions and experiences through play. These five categories in particular offer a well-rounded selection of themes for children to engage with.

Question 2

The term bibliotherapy refers to:&#10;A) The use of literature as a therapeutic.&#10;B) An interactive process designed to help individuals gain control over their lives and situations as they solve problems, learn new skills, practice new behaviors, and better understand themselves through directed reading.&#10;C) When a person writes his or her autobiography as a therapeutic exercise.&#10;D) All of these.

Accepted Answer

Bibliotherapy specifically involves using literature to help individuals solve problems, learn new skills, and better understand themselves through directed reading.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is incorrect?&#10;A) Music can be used to increase self-esteem.&#10;B) Music can help increase assertiveness.&#10;C) Music can facilitate development of interpersonal skills.&#10;D) Music should be used by itself and it should not be combined with drama, writing, the visual arts, and play. Otherwise it can overstimulate the client.

Accepted Answer

The statement that music should be used by itself and not combined with other forms of therapy is incorrect. Integrating music with other forms of therapy can enhance the client's experience and progress, rather than overstimulating them.

Question 4

Which of the following is not a benefit of writing as a therapeutic method?&#10;A) Writing can facilitate self-awareness.&#10;B) Writing may provide the client with a means of releasing emotion.&#10;C) Writing can help the client clarify issues.&#10;D) Writing can improve a client's grammar.

Accepted Answer

Improving grammar is not a primary benefit of using writing as a therapeutic method. While writing may improve a client's writing skills, the primary goal is to provide a means of emotional expression, self-awareness, and issue clarification.

Question 5

Which of the following statements regarding art therapy is not true?&#10;A) Art therapy aims at mastery of the particular art form being used.&#10;B) The goal of art therapy is communication between the helper and the client.&#10;C) Art therapy can provide an emotional outlet for those who have difficulty communicating their feelings.&#10;D) Art therapy can be used to help normal clients grow in self-awareness.

Accepted Answer

Art therapy does not aim at mastery of the particular art form being used. Instead, it focuses on the process of creating art and using it as a means of expressing emotions and thoughts. The goal of art therapy is to help clients communicate and explore their feelings, thoughts, and experiences in a safe and supportive environment. It can be used with clients who have difficulty communicating verbally, as well as with normal clients who want to develop greater self-awareness and insight.

Question 6

The expressive arts are:&#10;A) Only used with non-verbal people.&#10;B) Universal and they can be used with any client, &#34;regardless of gender, ethnicity, ability, age, language, cultural identity, or physical functioning.&#34;&#34;&#10;C) Not effective with highly anxious people.&#10;D) Only used with creative people.

Accepted Answer

The expressive arts can be used with any client, regardless of differences in gender, ethnicity, ability, age, language, cultural identity, or physical functioning.

Question 7

Bibliotherapy refers to a process designed to help individuals solve problems or understand themselves better.

Accepted Answer

Bibliotherapy involves the use of books, articles, or other written materials to aid in personal growth, self-understanding, and problem-solving.

Question 8

Structured writing experiences are more therapeutically beneficial than unstructured experiences.

Accepted Answer

Structured and unstructured writing experiences can both be therapeutically beneficial, but their effectiveness varies depending on the individual's needs, preferences, and the context of the therapy. There is no one-size-fits-all answer, as some people may find structured writing exercises more helpful for providing direction and focus, while others may benefit more from the freedom and self-expression found in unstructured writing.

Question 9

Creative approaches to counseling should only be used when clients won't verbalize their issues.

Accepted Answer

Creative approaches to counseling can be used in a variety of situations, such as when clients have difficulty expressing their emotions, when traditional talk therapy is not effective, or when clients are more comfortable expressing themselves through art, music, or other forms of creativity. These approaches can be used in addition to or instead of traditional talk therapy, and can help clients gain insight into their feelings and experiences in a unique and engaging way.

Question 10

Match the term with its definition.&#10;-Scriptotherapy&#10;A)The natural language of children.&#10;B)Play therapy skill.&#10;C)A chronicle that covers one's life.&#10;D)Writing in a therapeutic way.&#10;E)Structured writing.

Accepted Answer

Scriptotherapy is writing in a therapeutic way.

Question 11

Match the term with its definition.&#10;-Autobiography&#10;A)The natural language of children.&#10;B)Play therapy skill.&#10;C)A chronicle that covers one's life.&#10;D)Writing in a therapeutic way.&#10;E)Structured writing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the term with its definition.&#10;-Autobiography&#10;A)The natural...

Question 12

Match the term with its definition.&#10;-Open-Ended Sentences&#10;A)The natural language of children.&#10;B)Play therapy skill.&#10;C)A chronicle that covers one's life.&#10;D)Writing in a therapeutic way.&#10;E)Structured writing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the term with its definition.&#10;-Open-Ended Sentences&#10;A)The...

Question 13

Match the term with its definition.&#10;-Play&#10;A)The natural language of children.&#10;B)Play therapy skill.&#10;C)A chronicle that covers one's life.&#10;D)Writing in a therapeutic way.&#10;E)Structured writing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the term with its definition.&#10;-Play&#10;A)The natural...

Question 14

Match the term with its definition.&#10;-Tracking&#10;A)The natural language of children.&#10;B)Play therapy skill.&#10;C)A chronicle that covers one's life.&#10;D)Writing in a therapeutic way.&#10;E)Structured writing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the term with its definition.&#10;-Tracking&#10;A)The natural...

Deck 9: Creative Approaches to Counseling