EFT Foundational Techniques & Protocols 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In EFT, what is the purpose of the 'Setup Statement' used before tapping?
- To identify which acupoints to tap
- To acknowledge the problem while affirming self-acceptance (Correct answer)
- To measure the intensity of the emotion
- To set a timer for the tapping sequence
Correct answer: To acknowledge the problem while affirming self-acceptance
The Setup Statement combines acknowledgment of the problem with an unconditional self-acceptance phrase to address psychological reversal.
Question 2: Which EFT tapping point is located at the beginning of the eyebrow, near the bridge of the nose?
- Under the Eye (UE)
- Side of the Eye (SE)
- Eyebrow (EB) (Correct answer)
- Top of the Head (TH)
Correct answer: Eyebrow (EB)
The Eyebrow (EB) point is situated at the inner edge of the eyebrow, directly above the inner corner of the eye.
Question 3: What does SUD stand for in EFT practice?
- Subjective Units of Distress (Correct answer)
- Standard Unit of Duration
- Systematic Uncoupling Device
- Sequential Utilization of Data
Correct answer: Subjective Units of Distress
SUD (Subjective Units of Distress) is a 0–10 self-report scale used to measure the emotional intensity of a problem before and after tapping.
Question 4: When a client's SUD does not decrease after several rounds of tapping, the practitioner should first consider:
- Ending the session immediately
- Checking for and addressing psychological reversal (Correct answer)
- Switching to a different therapy modality
- Increasing the speed of tapping
Correct answer: Checking for and addressing psychological reversal
A persistent high SUD suggests psychological reversal may be blocking progress, so it should be assessed and corrected before continuing.
Question 5: The 'Gamut Procedure' in EFT's original full protocol involves 9 actions performed while tapping which point?
- Collarbone point
- Gamut point on the back of the hand (Correct answer)
- Karate Chop point
- Under the arm point
Correct answer: Gamut point on the back of the hand
The Gamut Procedure is performed while continuously tapping the Gamut point, located between the knuckles of the ring and little fingers on the back of the hand.
Question 6: Which EFT technique involves narrowing the Reminder Phrase to a single specific aspect of the problem once the overall SUD drops to a mid-range level?
- Chasing the Pain
- Aspect-by-Aspect Tapping (Correct answer)
- Sneaking up on the Problem
- The Tearless Trauma Technique
Correct answer: Aspect-by-Aspect Tapping
Aspect-by-Aspect Tapping isolates specific emotional or physical components of a problem as each broad aspect resolves, allowing complete clearing.
Question 7: In the basic EFT sequence, how many times should each tapping point typically be tapped per round?
- 3–5 times
- 7–10 times (Correct answer)
- 15–20 times
- 25–30 times
Correct answer: 7–10 times
Practitioners generally tap each point approximately 7–10 times while repeating the Reminder Phrase, though the exact count is flexible.
EFT Foundational Techniques & Protocols 2
In EFT, what is the purpose of the 'Setup Statement' used before tapping?