RPT Play Therapy Theories & Techniques 3

Question 1

When conducting sand tray therapy with a child, the therapist's stance during the world-building phase is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Witnessing silently without interrupting the child's process

Answer

During sand tray world-building, the therapist maintains a witnessing presence, allowing the child's psyche to express itself without interruption.

Question 2

The 'growth hypothesis' in person-centered play therapy suggests that:

Accepted Answer

Given the right conditions, children move naturally toward health and growth

Answer

Carl Rogers' growth hypothesis holds that children have an innate actualizing tendency that emerges when core conditions like empathy and acceptance are present.

Question 3

Which of the following best exemplifies a 'tracking' response in non-directive play therapy?

Accepted Answer

'You're putting the blue block on top of the red one.'

Answer

Tracking is a descriptive response that mirrors what the child is doing without interpreting feelings or directing the action.

Question 4

In Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy (CBPT), bibliotherapy is used primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Model adaptive cognitions and coping strategies relevant to the child's issues

Answer

In CBPT, bibliotherapy uses carefully selected books to model rational thinking and adaptive coping behaviors for children.

Question 5

A core assumption of Jungian Analytical Play Therapy is that the psyche:

Accepted Answer

Has a self-healing capacity expressed through archetypal symbols in play

Answer

Jungian play therapy views the psyche as inherently self-regulating and healing, with the child's spontaneous symbolic play expressing archetypal processes.

(RPT) Registered Play Therapist Practice Test

(RPT) Registered Play Therapist Practice Test

RPT Play Therapy Theories & Techniques 3