Question 1

Counseling young people often requires
A) a departure from talk therapy.
B) patience.
C) a strong leader.
D) a significant amount of planning.

Accepted Answer

A

Question 2

Expressive arts allow students who are stuck to
A) leave their problems behind.
B) talk to a professional who can help.
C) view things from different perspectives with a variety of possible responses.
D) transfer the problem to someone else.

Accepted Answer

Expressive arts provide a safe space for students to explore and express their emotions through various mediums such as painting, drawing, or writing. This can help students view their problems from different perspectives and come up with a variety of possible solutions. It does not involve transferring the problem to someone else or talking to a professional necessarily.

Question 3

Creative outlets allow students to
A) communicate emotions that cannot be addressed through rational language.
B) become more familiar with themselves.
C) show their artistic abilities.
D) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

Creative outlets allow students to communicate emotions that cannot be addressed through rational language.

Question 4

Music interventions are effective for children and adolescents because
A) the lyrics tell them how they feel.
B) they have a natural affinity for music.
C) the lyrics normalize their feelings.
D) they can sing about their feelings with friends and family.

Accepted Answer

Children and adolescents naturally have a strong affinity for music, making music interventions effective in engaging them and helping them express their emotions. While some songs may have lyrics that normalize or reflect their feelings, this is not the primary reason why music interventions are effective. Singing about their feelings can also be helpful, but it is not the sole benefit of music interventions.

Question 5

Examples of music interventions include
A) students sharing a song to portray their feelings.
B) stress relaxation due to soothing music.
C) students composing and performing their own music.
D) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

All of the above options are examples of music interventions. Students can use music to express their emotions, relax and de-stress, and develop their own musical skills through composition and performance.

Question 6

Scriptotherapy allows for
A) role playing.
B) the acceptance of emotions.
C) relaxation.
D) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

Scriptotherapy is a form of therapy that involves writing out personal experiences or emotions as a way to process and accept them. This allows for the acceptance of emotions and can lead to emotional healing. The other options (role playing and relaxation) are not directly related to scriptotherapy.

Question 7

Letter writing is often used for students who
A) have lost a loved one.
B) are particularly angry.
C) All of the above.
D) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

Letter writing can be a therapeutic tool for individuals dealing with various emotional states, including grief from losing a loved one or anger. It allows for expression and processing of feelings in a constructive manner.

Question 8

Story telling can serve as an opportunity to portray __________ a situation.
A) the issues underlying
B) alternative options or endings to
C) the causes of
D) the characters who are important in

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

In regard to therapeutic writing, Riordan (1996) recommended that professional counselors
A) tell students exactly what to write about during their assignment.
B) only assign writing if they have tried all other interventions first.
C) make sure that there are no issues that may arise that the student may not be able to handle.
D) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

Riordan (1996) recommended that professional counselors should make sure that there are no issues that may arise that the student may not be able to handle when assigning therapeutic writing. This suggests that counselors should only assign therapeutic writing after a thorough assessment of their clients' readiness to engage in such an intervention, and take into consideration any potential risks that may arise. While it may be helpful for counselors to provide some guidance on what to write about, telling students exactly what to write about may limit their ability to explore their thoughts and feelings in a meaningful way. Additionally, therapeutic writing may be a valuable intervention to consider even before trying other interventions, as it may help clients gain insight into their feelings and experiences.

Question 10

In order to make students in group work more comfortable, leaders should begin with
A) an ice breaker.
B) a guest speaker.
C) an entertaining game.
D) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

An ice breaker is a great way for students to get to know one another and to feel more comfortable working together. It allows them to break down social barriers and build a sense of community within the group. This can help to facilitate better communication and collaboration throughout the duration of the project.

Question 11

Major expressive arts categories are
A) reading, writing, and verbal expression.
B) visual arts, role playing, and writing.
C) visual arts, writing and storytelling, and music.
D) music, visual arts, and verbal expression.

Accepted Answer

The major expressive arts categories are visual arts, writing and storytelling, and music. While reading and verbal expression are forms of communication, they are not typically considered part of the expressive arts. Role playing could be included under the umbrella of theater or drama, but it is not a major category on its own. Choice D is close, but it is more accurate to say "writing and storytelling" rather than just "writing."

Question 12

In order to help students plan for the future, which activity should counselors use?
A) The Bridge
B) Road Mapping
C) Letter Writing
D) Understanding Anger

Accepted Answer

Road Mapping is an effective activity for helping students plan for the future as it involves creating a visual representation of one's goals and the steps needed to achieve them, making it easier for students to visualize their path forward.

Question 13

Activities that can be used during group counseling to help students avoid feeling put "on the spot" are
A) visual arts.
B) role playing.
C) written activities.
D) music interventions.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

In groups, written exercises
A) facilitate trust building and affiliation.
B) generate energy and excitement.
C) clarify issues and concerns.
D) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

Group written exercises can facilitate trust building and affiliation through the collaborative process of working together towards a common goal. This can generate energy and excitement as group members contribute their ideas and perspectives. Additionally, it can clarify issues and concerns as group members discuss and evaluate different approaches and solutions. Therefore, all of the above is the best choice.

Question 15

When selecting which intervention to use, leaders should consider
A) their theoretical orientation.
B) the developmental level of the members.
C) the issue at hand.
D) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

Leaders should consider all of the above factors when selecting which intervention to use. Their theoretical orientation can inform their approach to leadership and intervention, the developmental level of the members can affect how receptive they are to certain interventions, and the specific issue at hand may require a particular type of intervention in order to be effectively addressed.

Question 16

One benefit of expressive arts interventions is that they
A) help students picture themselves and situations in a concrete, objective manner.
B) are enriching, stimulating, and therapeutic.
C) All of the above.
D) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

Expressive arts interventions can benefit students by helping them visualize and process their thoughts and feelings in a concrete and objective manner. These interventions also have enriching, stimulating, and therapeutic qualities that can promote emotional regulation and coping skills in students. Therefore, both options A and B are correct.

Question 17

When using visual arts interventions
A) provide a variety of supplies so members can choose how to express themselves.
B) only allow 2-3 choices of supplies to avoid wasting time spent on decision making.
C) guide the members to choose what they are going to draw.
D) make sure members use the correct supplies for the activity at hand.

Accepted Answer

Providing a variety of supplies allows for individual expression and creativity, allowing each member to choose what feels most comfortable and engaging for them. This also allows for exploration and experimentation. Limiting the choices may lead to boredom or frustration, and guide the members takes away from their autonomy and creativity. Making sure members use the correct supplies is important, but can be done through guidance and demonstration rather than limiting their choices.

Question 18

Music has the ability to
A) arouse one's senses.
B) set the tone of the counseling session.
C) make one forget about problems.
D) elicit memories, communicate feelings, and create or intensify moods.

Accepted Answer

Music can be a powerful tool in therapy as it has the ability to elicit memories, communicate feelings, and create or intensify moods. This can help clients connect with their emotions and explore their thoughts and experiences more deeply. While music can also arouse one's senses and set the tone of the counseling session, its most significant therapeutic value lies in its ability to facilitate emotional expression and exploration.

Question 19

List the three major types of expressive arts interventions in group work and describe two examples of each.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

List guidelines and suggestions for interventions using visual arts.

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 15: Using Activities and Expressive Arts in Group Work

Counseling young people often requires

Expressive arts allow students who are stuck to

Creative outlets allow students to

Music interventions are effective for children and adolescents because

Examples of music interventions include

Scriptotherapy allows for

Letter writing is often used for students who

Story telling can serve as an opportunity to portray __________ a situation.

In regard to therapeutic writing, Riordan (1996) recommended that professional counselors

In order to make students in group work more comfortable, leaders should begin with

Major expressive arts categories are

In order to help students plan for the future, which activity should counselors use?

Activities that can be used during group counseling to help students avoid feeling put "on the spot" are

In groups, written exercises

When selecting which intervention to use, leaders should consider

One benefit of expressive arts interventions is that they

When using visual arts interventions

Music has the ability to

List the three major types of expressive arts interventions in group work and describe two examples of each.

List guidelines and suggestions for interventions using visual arts.