EMDR Eight-Phase EMDR Protocol 3

Question 1

What is the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model's explanation for PTSD symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Traumatic experiences are stored in an unprocessed, state-specific form that drives current dysfunction

Answer

AIP theory posits that trauma memories become 'frozen' in their original disturbing form with their associated emotions and beliefs, causing ongoing symptoms.

Question 2

In Phase 4 (Desensitization), what does the therapist typically say at the start of each BLS set?

Accepted Answer

'Go with that' or 'Notice that'

Answer

The brief instruction 'Go with that' or 'Notice that' encourages the client to stay with whatever arises during BLS without analysis or judgment.

Question 3

A cognitive interweave is most appropriately used when:

Accepted Answer

Processing is looping or blocked and the therapist introduces a strategic question or statement to jumpstart it

Answer

Cognitive interweaves are therapist-initiated interventions—questions, statements, or information—used to restart stalled processing.

Question 4

Which statement accurately describes the difference between EMD (Eye Movement Desensitization) and the full EMDR protocol?

Accepted Answer

EMD targets a single incident and returns to the same touchstone memory repeatedly; EMDR allows free processing associations

Answer

EMD is a more contained protocol that repeatedly returns to the index event, limiting associative channels, while standard EMDR follows free associations across the memory network.

Question 5

Phase 7 (Closure) is essential at the end of every EMDR session because:

Accepted Answer

It ensures the client returns to a state of equilibrium regardless of whether processing is complete

Answer

Closure stabilizes the client at the end of each session so they leave in a manageable emotional state, even if processing is incomplete.

(EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Practice Test

(EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Practice Test

EMDR Eight-Phase EMDR Protocol 3