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TF-CBT EXAM | {LATEST 2026/ 2027 UPDATE}
COMPLETE ACTUAL AND AUTHENTIC EXAM |
BRAND NEW!
1. How often should TF - CBT treatment sessions be conducted? a)
At least 1 session per month b) Once a week or more frequently
c) Never less than 1 session every 2 weeks d) Once a week with
the child and once every two weeks with the parent/caregiver e)
Two sessions per week - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Correct answer:
b) Once a week or more frequently
2. The primary goal of time out is to: a) Punish the undesirable
behavior by depriving the child of attention b) Require the child to
sit and think about what they did wrong c) Give the parent and
child time to cool down after the child misbehaves d) Teach the
child how their behavior was inappropriate - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > Correct answer: a) Punish the undesirable behavior by
depriving the child of attention
3. Mr. Gaboury is bringing his 12 - year - old grandson in for TF - CBT
following a physical assault at school. Mr. Gaboury is very
focused on the behavior problems his grandson is experiencing.
During an early parent session, he says that his grandson "has
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become a budding juvenile delinquent! I know that he has some
nightmares and things, but until he stops being so aggressive I
don't think any kind of therapy will be helpful." What important
parenting message should the therapist convey to Mr. Gaboury?
a) All kids have some behavior issues, and his grandson's will
resolve in time. b) Behavior problems in many cases are the
product of trauma symptoms, not a separate issue c) Acceptance
of misbehavior is an important step for caregivers, who can't
expect trau matized children to accept rules or limits d) It is
critical that Mr. Gaboury work on his own anger issues before he
can help his grandson - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Correct answer:
b) Behavior problems in many cases are the product of trauma
symptoms, not a separate issue
4. Which of the following is a good example of using "differential
attention" in parenting? a) Strongly enforcing a consequence
when a child engages in serious misbehavior but letting it slide
when the child exhibits less significant problem behavior. b)
Using praise for both inappropriate child behavior and positive
behavior c) Explaining the reasons for punishment to a child who
is in time - out d) Creating a list of positive behaviors and rewards
for them, and keeping it in a visible place at home (e.g., o n the
refrigerator door) e) Ignoring some undesired behaviors and
using specific praise for desired behaviors instead - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > Correct answer: e) Ignoring some undesired
behaviors and using specific praise for desired behaviors instead
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5. The best time to begin practicing controlled breathing with
children is: a) When they are calm b) When they are somewhat
anxious or distressed and can therefore see the immediate
benefits of improved breathing c) Only when other, more
complicated relaxa tion techniques don't seem to be working well
d) During the trauma narrative - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Correct
answer: a) When they are calm
6. In controlled breathing children are asked to: a) Inhale and
exhale quickly b) Inhale slowly and exhale quickly c) Inhale more
slowly than they exhale d) Exhale more slowly than they inhale -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Correct answer: d) Exhale more slowly
than they inhale
7. During Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR), children are
asked to: a) Relax their muscles by using meditation - like
exercises and imagery b) Relax their muscles by using deep
breathing exercises c) Tense and relax their muscles d) Relax
their muscles by repeatedly telling themselves to "relax" - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > Correct answer: c) Tense and relax their
muscles
8. Which of the following statements about alternative relaxation
methods is most accurate: a) Controlled breathing training is
preferred over other methods of relaxation for older youth. b)
Youth who are uncomfortable with PMR may prefer self - hypnosis
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for relaxation c) Mindfulness exercises and everyday activities
like reading can be used as relaxation tools. d) Older children
should be taught full body relaxation methods, as opposed to
methods emphasizing separate muscle groups. - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > Correct answer: c) Mindfulness exercises and everyday
activities like reading can be used as relaxation tools.
9. James is a 14 year old who witnessed his best friend get shot
and killed. He reports a lot of problems sleeping, feels anxious
'all the time,' and can't concentrate on his schoolwork. Which of
the following would be an appropriate relaxation strategy? a )
Listening to his favorite playlist on high volume b) Going for a run
c) Hanging out with friends d) Meditation e) Lifting weights in a
slow, controlled fashion - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Correct
answer: d) Meditation
10. What is the primary goal of teaching relaxation strategies to
TF - CBT clients? a) To help the child feel calm b) To reduce the
child's anxiety c) To help the child manage their physical
symptoms of fear and anxiety d) To help improve concentration
proble ms at school. e) To distract the child from PTSD symptoms
disrupt their activities - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Correct answer:
c) To help the child manage their physical symptoms of fear and
anxiety
TF-CBT EXAM | {LATEST 2026/ 2027 UPDATE}
COMPLETE ACTUAL AND AUTHENTIC EXAM |
BRAND NEW!
1. How often should TF - CBT treatment sessions be conducted? a)
At least 1 session per month b) Once a week or more frequently
c) Never less than 1 session every 2 weeks d) Once a week with
the child and once every two weeks with the parent/caregiver e)
Two sessions per week - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Correct answer:
b) Once a week or more frequently
2. The primary goal of time out is to: a) Punish the undesirable
behavior by depriving the child of attention b) Require the child to
sit and think about what they did wrong c) Give the parent and
child time to cool down after the child misbehaves d) Teach the
child how their behavior was inappropriate - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > Correct answer: a) Punish the undesirable behavior by
depriving the child of attention
3. Mr. Gaboury is bringing his 12 - year - old grandson in for TF - CBT
following a physical assault at school. Mr. Gaboury is very
focused on the behavior problems his grandson is experiencing.
During an early parent session, he says that his grandson "has
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become a budding juvenile delinquent! I know that he has some
nightmares and things, but until he stops being so aggressive I
don't think any kind of therapy will be helpful." What important
parenting message should the therapist convey to Mr. Gaboury?
a) All kids have some behavior issues, and his grandson's will
resolve in time. b) Behavior problems in many cases are the
product of trauma symptoms, not a separate issue c) Acceptance
of misbehavior is an important step for caregivers, who can't
expect trau matized children to accept rules or limits d) It is
critical that Mr. Gaboury work on his own anger issues before he
can help his grandson - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Correct answer:
b) Behavior problems in many cases are the product of trauma
symptoms, not a separate issue
4. Which of the following is a good example of using "differential
attention" in parenting? a) Strongly enforcing a consequence
when a child engages in serious misbehavior but letting it slide
when the child exhibits less significant problem behavior. b)
Using praise for both inappropriate child behavior and positive
behavior c) Explaining the reasons for punishment to a child who
is in time - out d) Creating a list of positive behaviors and rewards
for them, and keeping it in a visible place at home (e.g., o n the
refrigerator door) e) Ignoring some undesired behaviors and
using specific praise for desired behaviors instead - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > Correct answer: e) Ignoring some undesired
behaviors and using specific praise for desired behaviors instead
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5. The best time to begin practicing controlled breathing with
children is: a) When they are calm b) When they are somewhat
anxious or distressed and can therefore see the immediate
benefits of improved breathing c) Only when other, more
complicated relaxa tion techniques don't seem to be working well
d) During the trauma narrative - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Correct
answer: a) When they are calm
6. In controlled breathing children are asked to: a) Inhale and
exhale quickly b) Inhale slowly and exhale quickly c) Inhale more
slowly than they exhale d) Exhale more slowly than they inhale -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Correct answer: d) Exhale more slowly
than they inhale
7. During Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR), children are
asked to: a) Relax their muscles by using meditation - like
exercises and imagery b) Relax their muscles by using deep
breathing exercises c) Tense and relax their muscles d) Relax
their muscles by repeatedly telling themselves to "relax" - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > Correct answer: c) Tense and relax their
muscles
8. Which of the following statements about alternative relaxation
methods is most accurate: a) Controlled breathing training is
preferred over other methods of relaxation for older youth. b)
Youth who are uncomfortable with PMR may prefer self - hypnosis
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for relaxation c) Mindfulness exercises and everyday activities
like reading can be used as relaxation tools. d) Older children
should be taught full body relaxation methods, as opposed to
methods emphasizing separate muscle groups. - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > Correct answer: c) Mindfulness exercises and everyday
activities like reading can be used as relaxation tools.
9. James is a 14 year old who witnessed his best friend get shot
and killed. He reports a lot of problems sleeping, feels anxious
'all the time,' and can't concentrate on his schoolwork. Which of
the following would be an appropriate relaxation strategy? a )
Listening to his favorite playlist on high volume b) Going for a run
c) Hanging out with friends d) Meditation e) Lifting weights in a
slow, controlled fashion - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Correct
answer: d) Meditation
10. What is the primary goal of teaching relaxation strategies to
TF - CBT clients? a) To help the child feel calm b) To reduce the
child's anxiety c) To help the child manage their physical
symptoms of fear and anxiety d) To help improve concentration
proble ms at school. e) To distract the child from PTSD symptoms
disrupt their activities - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Correct answer:
c) To help the child manage their physical symptoms of fear and
anxiety
