Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) Practice Exam

Which population is most likely to benefit from trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy?

1. Children in foster care

2. Adults at risk of homelessness

3. Children who struggle with peer relationships

4. Working professionals with high stress levels

The correct answer is: Children in foster care

Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) is specifically designed to address the psychological needs of individuals, particularly children, who have experienced traumatic events. This therapeutic approach combines trauma-sensitive interventions with cognitive behavioral techniques to help individuals process and cope with traumatic memories, emotions, and symptoms. Children in foster care often face multiple adversities, including abuse, neglect, and instability, leading to potential trauma that can affect their emotional and psychological well-being. TF-CBT targets these issues by providing a structured, evidence-based method for helping children understand and express their feelings related to trauma, learn coping strategies, and develop healthier behaviors. As such, this population is most likely to see significant benefits from TF-CBT due to its focus on processing trauma and its effects on mental health. Other populations, while they may face their own challenges, may not specifically need the trauma-focused approach in the same way that children in foster care do, who are often in environments where trauma is a common experience.