EMDR Target Sequence & Memory Reprocessing 3

Question 1

When a client's SUD does not decrease after multiple sets of BLS, this is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A blocked or plateau response

Answer

A blocked or plateau response occurs when SUD fails to decrease across multiple BLS sets, signaling the need for a cognitive interweave or another intervention.

Question 2

The 'Cognitive Interweave' strategy is BEST used when:

Accepted Answer

Processing is blocked, looping, or time is running short

Answer

Cognitive interweaves are therapist-initiated statements or questions used when the client is blocked, looping, or when the session is nearing its end and processing must move forward.

Question 3

In EMDR, which component of the target is associated with where trauma is held in the body?

Accepted Answer

Body sensation

Answer

Body sensation refers to where the client physically feels the disturbance and is a key element of the EMDR target assessment alongside image, cognition, and emotion.

Question 4

A client processes a car accident memory but during Phase 3 reports multiple equally vivid images from the event. The therapist should:

Accepted Answer

Ask the client to choose the image that feels most disturbing

Answer

When multiple images are present, the client is asked to select the image that best represents the worst moment or feels most disturbing to use as the target anchor.

Question 5

Which type of memory network does EMDR's Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model posit is formed when trauma is inadequately processed?

Accepted Answer

Isolated maladaptive memory networks stored in a state-dependent form

Answer

The AIP model holds that unprocessed trauma creates isolated maladaptive memory networks that retain disturbing affect, sensation, and beliefs in a state-dependent, dysfunctionally stored form.

(EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Practice Test

(EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Practice Test

EMDR Target Sequence & Memory Reprocessing 3