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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 ......ANSWER......Correct answer: b) Once a week or more
frequently
2. What is the typical length of a full course of TF-CBT? a) 6-12 sessions
b) 8-50 sessions c) 12-25 sessions d) 18-40 sessions e) 25-30 sessions
......ANSWER......Correct answer: c) 12-25 sessions
3. For what age range of children has TF-CBT been found to be
effective? a) 10-18 years b) 7-17 years c) 5-12 years d) 3-10 years e) 3-
18 years ......ANSWER......Correct answer: e) 3-18 years
4. Which of the following statements is NOT true for TF-CBT? a) All
children who have experienced at least one potentially traumatic event
are good candidates for TF-CBT b) Supportive parents/caregivers
participate in all sessions of TF-CBT c) Emphasizing self-efficacy is a key
principle of TF-CBT d) Gradual Exposure is part of every component and
every session of TF-CBT e) Constructing and processing the trauma
narrative should take one-third of the total treatment sessions
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......ANSWER......Correct answer: a) All children who have experienced
at least one potentially traumatic event are good candidates for TF-
CBT
5. Lila is a 10-year-old girl referred to you by a school counselor due to
misbehavior in school and decreased academic performance that both
have become serious problems over the past 3 months. Your trauma
assessment revealed that she had been in a serious car crash about
three years ago, suffering some minor physical injuries. Neither she nor
her parents report any other traumatic events. Her mother reported no
difficulties related to the car crash and Lila's score on a standardized
measure of PTSD symptoms was in the low normal range. Is Lila a good
treatment candidate for TF-CBT and why? a) Yes, she probably is
avoiding all thoughts and feelings related to the car crash, and
treatment is needed. b) No, she does not have clinically significant
trauma-related problems that require trauma-focused treatment. c) Yes,
all children who have experienced any traumatic event should receive
TF-CBT ......ANSWER......Correct answer: b) No, she does not have
clinically significant trauma-related problems that require trauma-
focused treatment.
6. Which of the following is a TF-CBT treatment goal for participating
parents and caregivers? a) Helping parents and caregivers process their
own trauma histories in order to be better parents. b) Parents and
caregivers learn how to avoid behaviors and situations that might
trigger future traumatic stress reactions by their child c) To improve the
marriage or partner relationship of the parents or caregivers d) To
increase caregiver support of the child, parenting skills, and parent-child
communication e) To increase parent or caregiver self-esteem and
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personal health ......ANSWER......Correct answer: d) To increase
caregiver support of the child, parenting skills, and parent-child
communication
7. Which of the following is NOT a problem that should be managed
prior to beginning TF-CBT? a) Child is in imminent danger of harm by a
caregiver b) Child reports significant suicidal ideation c) Active,
frequent, problematic substance abuse by the child d) Child exhibits
severe, disruptive or aggressive behavior problems e) Child has
significant academic problems and is failing ......ANSWER......Correct
answer: e) Child has significant academic problems and is failing
8. What treatment elements should be included in every session of TF-
CBT? a) Parenting Skills and Gradual Exposure b) Psychoeducation and
Cognitive Coping c) Affective Identification and Regulation and Cognitive
Coping d) Parenting and Enhancing Safety e) Gradual Exposure and
Cognitive Coping ......ANSWER......Correct answer: a) Parenting Skills
and Gradual Exposure
9. Which TF-CBT treatment components make up the
Integration/Consolidation Phase of treatment? a) Psychoeducation,
Gradual Exposure, Cognitive Coping and Parenting b) Parenting,
Affective Identification and Regulation, Trauma Narrative, and
Enhancing Future Safety and Development c) In Vivo Mastery, Conjoint
Sessions, and Enhancing Future Safety and Development d) Cognitive
Coping, Affective Integration and Regulation, Trauma Narrative, In Vivo
Mastery e) Trauma Narrative, In Vivo Mastery, Conjoint Sessions, and
Enhancing Future Safety and Development ......ANSWER......Correct
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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 ......ANSWER......Correct answer: b) Once a week or more
frequently
2. What is the typical length of a full course of TF-CBT? a) 6-12 sessions
b) 8-50 sessions c) 12-25 sessions d) 18-40 sessions e) 25-30 sessions
......ANSWER......Correct answer: c) 12-25 sessions
3. For what age range of children has TF-CBT been found to be
effective? a) 10-18 years b) 7-17 years c) 5-12 years d) 3-10 years e) 3-
18 years ......ANSWER......Correct answer: e) 3-18 years
4. Which of the following statements is NOT true for TF-CBT? a) All
children who have experienced at least one potentially traumatic event
are good candidates for TF-CBT b) Supportive parents/caregivers
participate in all sessions of TF-CBT c) Emphasizing self-efficacy is a key
principle of TF-CBT d) Gradual Exposure is part of every component and
every session of TF-CBT e) Constructing and processing the trauma
narrative should take one-third of the total treatment sessions
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......ANSWER......Correct answer: a) All children who have experienced
at least one potentially traumatic event are good candidates for TF-
CBT
5. Lila is a 10-year-old girl referred to you by a school counselor due to
misbehavior in school and decreased academic performance that both
have become serious problems over the past 3 months. Your trauma
assessment revealed that she had been in a serious car crash about
three years ago, suffering some minor physical injuries. Neither she nor
her parents report any other traumatic events. Her mother reported no
difficulties related to the car crash and Lila's score on a standardized
measure of PTSD symptoms was in the low normal range. Is Lila a good
treatment candidate for TF-CBT and why? a) Yes, she probably is
avoiding all thoughts and feelings related to the car crash, and
treatment is needed. b) No, she does not have clinically significant
trauma-related problems that require trauma-focused treatment. c) Yes,
all children who have experienced any traumatic event should receive
TF-CBT ......ANSWER......Correct answer: b) No, she does not have
clinically significant trauma-related problems that require trauma-
focused treatment.
6. Which of the following is a TF-CBT treatment goal for participating
parents and caregivers? a) Helping parents and caregivers process their
own trauma histories in order to be better parents. b) Parents and
caregivers learn how to avoid behaviors and situations that might
trigger future traumatic stress reactions by their child c) To improve the
marriage or partner relationship of the parents or caregivers d) To
increase caregiver support of the child, parenting skills, and parent-child
communication e) To increase parent or caregiver self-esteem and
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personal health ......ANSWER......Correct answer: d) To increase
caregiver support of the child, parenting skills, and parent-child
communication
7. Which of the following is NOT a problem that should be managed
prior to beginning TF-CBT? a) Child is in imminent danger of harm by a
caregiver b) Child reports significant suicidal ideation c) Active,
frequent, problematic substance abuse by the child d) Child exhibits
severe, disruptive or aggressive behavior problems e) Child has
significant academic problems and is failing ......ANSWER......Correct
answer: e) Child has significant academic problems and is failing
8. What treatment elements should be included in every session of TF-
CBT? a) Parenting Skills and Gradual Exposure b) Psychoeducation and
Cognitive Coping c) Affective Identification and Regulation and Cognitive
Coping d) Parenting and Enhancing Safety e) Gradual Exposure and
Cognitive Coping ......ANSWER......Correct answer: a) Parenting Skills
and Gradual Exposure
9. Which TF-CBT treatment components make up the
Integration/Consolidation Phase of treatment? a) Psychoeducation,
Gradual Exposure, Cognitive Coping and Parenting b) Parenting,
Affective Identification and Regulation, Trauma Narrative, and
Enhancing Future Safety and Development c) In Vivo Mastery, Conjoint
Sessions, and Enhancing Future Safety and Development d) Cognitive
Coping, Affective Integration and Regulation, Trauma Narrative, In Vivo
Mastery e) Trauma Narrative, In Vivo Mastery, Conjoint Sessions, and
Enhancing Future Safety and Development ......ANSWER......Correct
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