AT AT Assessment & Documentation

Question 1

Which standardized art therapy assessment uses a person drawing a house, tree, and person to evaluate psychological functioning?

Accepted Answer

House-Tree-Person (HTP)

Answer

The House-Tree-Person (HTP) assessment uses drawings of these three subjects to evaluate personality, emotional functioning, and interpersonal relationships.

Question 2

The Formal Elements Art Therapy Scale (FEATS) evaluates artwork on how many rating scales?

Accepted Answer

14

Answer

The FEATS evaluates artwork on 14 rating scales including color prominence, implied energy, space, integration, logic, and other formal elements.

Question 3

In a SOAP note used by art therapists, what does the 'O' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Objective

Answer

In SOAP notes, 'O' stands for Objective, which includes measurable, observable data such as vital signs or behavioral observations during the session.

Question 4

Which art therapy assessment is specifically designed to screen for depression and evaluate cognitive functioning in older adults?

Accepted Answer

Silver Drawing Test (SDT)

Answer

The Silver Drawing Test was developed by Rawley Silver to assess cognitive skills and screen for depression across age groups, including older adults.

Question 5

What type of documentation captures a client's progress toward specific measurable treatment goals over time?

Accepted Answer

Progress notes

Answer

Progress notes document a client's status and movement toward treatment goals, serving as the ongoing clinical record of therapeutic work.

(AT) Art Therapist Certification Practice Test

(AT) Art Therapist Certification Practice Test

AT AT Assessment & Documentation