Deck 12: Expressive Art Therapy

Question 1

It was not until this decade that art therapy emerged as its own discipline.

A) 1940s
B) 1950s
C) 1960s
D) 1970s

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The most popular type of adult coloring books are:

A) stencils.
B) flowers.
C) comic books.
D) mandalas.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

It is believed that the professional roots of art therapy originated from the works of:

A) Dr. Bernie Seigel.
B) Dr. Margaret Naumburg.
C) Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross.
D) Dr. Carl Simonton.
E) Dr. Carl G. Jung.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Art therapy has taken on a new interest with this population, including coloring books for:

A) teen alcoholics.
B) prison inmates.
C) adults.
D) opioid addicts.

Question 5

Dr. Carl Simonton is credited with introducing art therapy for his patients diagnosed with:

A) migraine headaches.
B) AIDS.
C) post-traumatic stress disorder.
D) cancer.
E) anorexia.

Question 6

Dr. Carl Simonton is credited with introducing art therapy to this population of people.

A) Vietnam veterans
B) AIDS patients
C) Cancer patients
D) Anorexics

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true regarding art therapy?

A) Women doodle more than men.
B) Colors are not as important as the image itself.
C) Every mark, color, image, and line drawn has a relevant meaning.
D) Non-verbal expression is more important than verbal expression.

Question 8

A consensus among art therapists suggests that the color orange typically indicates:

A) a change (big or small).
B) feeling grounded to the earth.
C) a greater sense of spirituality.
D) remorse and guilt.

Question 9

A consensus among art therapists suggests that the color purple typically indicates:

A) feeling grounded to the earth.
B) remorse and guilt.
C) a change in one's health status.
D) a greater sense of spirituality.

Question 10

A consensus among art therapists suggests that the color red typically indicates:

A) emotional peaks, anger, and love.
B) a change in one's health status.
C) a greater sense of spirituality.
D) vibrant energy.

Question 11

This medium is thought to be the best to elicit feelings and emotions for non-verbal self-expression.

A) Crayons
B) Clay
C) Pastels
D) Colored pencils
E) All of these are correct.

Question 12

Art therapy is thought to be a good coping technique because:

A) it increases awareness through non-verbal expression.
B) it allows the expression of non-verbal thoughts.
C) it balances right (non-verbal) and left (verbal) brain functions.
D) it allows for the release of toxic thoughts from the unconscious mind.
E) All of these are correct.

Question 13

Which of the following can be said with validity about doodling?

A) Doodles are not yet considered a form of art therapy.
B) Aggression is expressed in dark, heavy, and jagged lines.
C) Horizontal lines convey fear and anxiety.
D) Doodles occupy the mind, rather than create a sense of self-awareness.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is not true about the interpretation of art therapy?

A) Catharsis is more important than interpretation.
B) Although each color seems to be archetypal, there are different meanings.
C) In the hands of a qualified expert, interpretation is rather obvious.
D) The most important factor is the patient/client's impressions.

Question 15

The archetypal use of this color in art therapy is suggested to represent a spiritual nature.

A) Red
B) White
C) Blue
D) Purple

Question 16

The following coping technique is noted for its strength as a non-verbal coping technique.

A) Hatha yoga
B) T'ai Chi
C) Resource management
D) Art therapy

Question 17

Men, more so than women, tend to draw _________ when they doodle.

A) sports cars
B) faces
C) airplanes
D) geometric shapes

Question 18

Among the coping techniques listed below, this is known to offer promising relief to war veterans with PTSD.

A) Social orchestration
B) Art therapy
C) Hobbies
D) Cognitive reappraisal

Question 19

Art therapy is used as the primary coping technique for cancer patients, anorexics, and war veterans.

Question 20

In art therapy, much can be revealed by what is not drawn, not just what is drawn.

Question 21

As a rule, women tend to draw faces while doodling more so than men.

Question 22

Art therapists may actually have people draw fantasy animals to uncover unconscious thoughts about their feelings.

Question 23

Interpretations are considered the most difficult aspect of art therapy.

Question 24

Experts suggest that the art from dream images is more significant than that drawn from fantasy animals.

Question 25

The archetypal use of the color yellow in art therapy is a symbolic message from the unconscious mind regarding happiness and joy.

Question 26

According to those who study doodles as an art form, aggression is often expressed by dark, heavy, or jagged lines.

Question 27

When art therapy is expressed through doodling, as a rule, men tend to sketch faces while women tend to draw squares and circles.

Question 28

Please define the following terms or concepts in no more than two sentences, and give an example to support your definition.
A. Art therapy
B. Artistic roadblocks
C. Non-verbal expression
D. Non-verbal communication
E. Post-traumatic stress disorder

Question 29

Please explain the concept behind art therapy as a stress management technique, highlighting historical aspects, artistic themes, interpretations, and steps to use art therapy.

Question 30

Beginning with the concept of colors used in art therapy, discuss the choices people make regarding the color of the clothes they wear, as well as the colors used to decorate one's bedroom (perhaps the whole house) and even one's office space. Please explain the concept of non-verbal communication with regard to color.

Question 31

A consensus among art therapists suggests that the color purple typically indicates:

A) feeling grounded to the earth.
B) remorse and guilt.
C) a change in one's health status.
D) a greater sense of spirituality.

Question 32

A consensus among art therapists suggests that the color red typically indicates:

A) emotional peaks, anger, and love.
B) a change in one's health status.
C) a greater sense of spirituality.
D) vibrant energy.

Question 33

The archetypal use of which color in art therapy is suggested to represent a spiritual nature?

A) Red
B) White
C) Blue
D) Purple

Question 34

Which of the following is noted for its strength as a non-verbal coping technique?

A) Hatha yoga
B) T'ai Chi
C) Resource management
D) Art therapy

Question 35

Men, more so than women, tend to draw _________ when they doodle.

A) sports cars
B) faces
C) airplanes
D) geometric shapes

Question 36

Among the coping techniques listed here, which is known to offer promising relief to war veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder?

A) Social orchestration
B) Art therapy
C) Hobbies
D) Cognitive reappraisal

Question 37

Art therapy is primarily used for people younger than the age of 18.