Which of the following describes the purpose of the first three levels of the Expressive Therapies Continuum?

• A. To map information processing development
• B. To classify mood states
• C. To measure cognitive speed
• D. To assess memory recall

Answer: (A)

The idea behind the first three levels is to track how a person processes information as they move from concrete, sensorimotor experience toward more perceptual and symbolic representation. These levels map a client’s information processing development by showing where they are in their ability to engage with, organize, and express experiences—from direct sensory action to more organized mental representations. Understanding this progression helps therapists tailor activities that gradually advance processing skills. The other options don’t fit because mood states, processing speed, or memory recall aren’t what these levels are designed to assess or describe.