Effect of Expressive Methods of Child Psychotherapy Upon Intellectual Efficiency

Author

Viola Caprez Ames, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Department

Psychology

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Abstract

It is the purpose of this study to investigate the effectiveness of a certain type of child training in accelerating the development of intellectual efficiency. By expressive methods is meant the use of different media through which the child can find self-expression for otherwise inarticulate ideas. Such media as finger-painting, clay modeling, dramatization and free hand drawing give opportunity for the child to create or objectify his subjective feelings or ideas. By child psychotherapy is meant a method of treatment in readjusting the personality of children. The change in I.Q. means a change in the relation of mental age to chronological age as measured by an intelligence test.

Keywords

Art therapy, Child psychology, Psychotherapy, Mental health, Children, Research

Advisor

Dr. George A. Kelly

Date of Award

Spring 1939

Document Type

Thesis

DOI

10.58809/FKIF3902

Recommended Citation

Ames, Viola Caprez, "Effect of Expressive Methods of Child Psychotherapy Upon Intellectual Efficiency" (1939). Master's Theses. 285.
DOI: 10.58809/FKIF3902
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/285

Rights

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