Official CBMT practice questions And
Answers.
A child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) starts pacing during a music therapy
session. Which of the following is the music therapist's MOST effective response to
redirect the child?
A. Tap on the chair.
B. Play sol-do on xylophone.
C. Sing a melodic phrase "sit down."
D. Chant a rhythmic pattern "it's okay." - -The answer is C. Reasoning: Song direction is
better. (Melody)
-A music therapist is working with a patient who has suffered a stroke on the left side of
the brain and exhibits significant language comprehension issues. It is MOST effective
to provide ongoing acknowledgement and reflection of the client's responses through
A. exaggerated verbal and nonverbal prompts.
B. simple non-verbal cues and gestures.
C. simple singing of directions through a song.
D. detailed instructions which create context. - -The answer is B. Reasoning: A has too
much processing issues. D is more confusing.
-A music therapist is working with a client who is depressed and withdrawn. In an
improvised dyad, the music therapist gradually changes the tempo, range, and
articulation while reflecting and supporting any change in playing by the client. Which
of the following is the music therapist MOST likely attempting to encourage?
A. response to musical behavioral cues
B. improvement in sustained attention
C. increased emotional expressiveness
D. demonstration of sensory awareness - -The answer is C.
-When playing a song for a group of clients, the music therapist is reminded of feelings
of love for a romantic interest. The therapist should
A. play this song in future sessions only when feeling uninspired.
B. continue working and internally acknowledge these feelings.
C. store these feelings with the clients when the song is over.
D. block these feelings out and focus on the clients' needs. - -The answer is B.
Reasoning: Transference and Countertransference.
-A music therapist is working with a group of young women with eating disorders. The
goal is to verbalize thoughts and feelings. The music therapist wants to lead a group
vocal improvisation, but the women find it difficult to use their voices in a free and
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, expressive way. Which of the following is the music therapist's BEST action to prepare
the group for vocal improvisation?
A. Let the group pick songs they especially like to sing together.
B. Help them write a group song using words fro each woman.
C. Do a vocal call-and-response with the therapist leading.
D. Have each woman talk to the group about her fears. - -The answer is C.
-A music therapist is working at a shelter house with women survivors of abuse and
trauma. The new music therapy group seeks to empower women and facilitate
emotional expression. After lyric analysis intervention in which clients discuss themes of
healing and recovery, which of the following interventions should the music therapist
facilitate NEXT?
A. group singing in which clients sing along to an original recording of another song
with a therapeutic theme
B. music centered relaxation in which clients practice progressive muscle relaxation
with recorded music
C. music improvisation in which clients play a variety of unpitched instruments focusing
on themes of trauma
D. fill-in-the-blank songwriting in which clients insert their own words and phrases into
the song - -The answer is D.
-A music therapist is aware of what she is thinking and feeling during the session and
can communicate this to clients when appropriate. This is an example of developing the
therapeutic relationship by being
A. reflective
B. clinical
C. accessible
D. authentic - -The answer is A. Reasoning: Not D because while you should be
authentic and authenticity is required, the art is reflective.
-During a music therapy session, a client demonstrates a pattern of behavioral
responses towards the therapist based on a significant past relationship outside of music
therapy. This is referred to as
A. appropriation
B. misplacement
C. transference
D. resistance - -The answer is C. Recall the definition of Transference.
-During a music therapy session a client has a grand mal seizure. Which of the following
should be the music therapist's first action?
A. put something between the client's teeth
B. restrain the client by holding his arms and legs
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Answers.
A child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) starts pacing during a music therapy
session. Which of the following is the music therapist's MOST effective response to
redirect the child?
A. Tap on the chair.
B. Play sol-do on xylophone.
C. Sing a melodic phrase "sit down."
D. Chant a rhythmic pattern "it's okay." - -The answer is C. Reasoning: Song direction is
better. (Melody)
-A music therapist is working with a patient who has suffered a stroke on the left side of
the brain and exhibits significant language comprehension issues. It is MOST effective
to provide ongoing acknowledgement and reflection of the client's responses through
A. exaggerated verbal and nonverbal prompts.
B. simple non-verbal cues and gestures.
C. simple singing of directions through a song.
D. detailed instructions which create context. - -The answer is B. Reasoning: A has too
much processing issues. D is more confusing.
-A music therapist is working with a client who is depressed and withdrawn. In an
improvised dyad, the music therapist gradually changes the tempo, range, and
articulation while reflecting and supporting any change in playing by the client. Which
of the following is the music therapist MOST likely attempting to encourage?
A. response to musical behavioral cues
B. improvement in sustained attention
C. increased emotional expressiveness
D. demonstration of sensory awareness - -The answer is C.
-When playing a song for a group of clients, the music therapist is reminded of feelings
of love for a romantic interest. The therapist should
A. play this song in future sessions only when feeling uninspired.
B. continue working and internally acknowledge these feelings.
C. store these feelings with the clients when the song is over.
D. block these feelings out and focus on the clients' needs. - -The answer is B.
Reasoning: Transference and Countertransference.
-A music therapist is working with a group of young women with eating disorders. The
goal is to verbalize thoughts and feelings. The music therapist wants to lead a group
vocal improvisation, but the women find it difficult to use their voices in a free and
1
, expressive way. Which of the following is the music therapist's BEST action to prepare
the group for vocal improvisation?
A. Let the group pick songs they especially like to sing together.
B. Help them write a group song using words fro each woman.
C. Do a vocal call-and-response with the therapist leading.
D. Have each woman talk to the group about her fears. - -The answer is C.
-A music therapist is working at a shelter house with women survivors of abuse and
trauma. The new music therapy group seeks to empower women and facilitate
emotional expression. After lyric analysis intervention in which clients discuss themes of
healing and recovery, which of the following interventions should the music therapist
facilitate NEXT?
A. group singing in which clients sing along to an original recording of another song
with a therapeutic theme
B. music centered relaxation in which clients practice progressive muscle relaxation
with recorded music
C. music improvisation in which clients play a variety of unpitched instruments focusing
on themes of trauma
D. fill-in-the-blank songwriting in which clients insert their own words and phrases into
the song - -The answer is D.
-A music therapist is aware of what she is thinking and feeling during the session and
can communicate this to clients when appropriate. This is an example of developing the
therapeutic relationship by being
A. reflective
B. clinical
C. accessible
D. authentic - -The answer is A. Reasoning: Not D because while you should be
authentic and authenticity is required, the art is reflective.
-During a music therapy session, a client demonstrates a pattern of behavioral
responses towards the therapist based on a significant past relationship outside of music
therapy. This is referred to as
A. appropriation
B. misplacement
C. transference
D. resistance - -The answer is C. Recall the definition of Transference.
-During a music therapy session a client has a grand mal seizure. Which of the following
should be the music therapist's first action?
A. put something between the client's teeth
B. restrain the client by holding his arms and legs
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