CBMT EXAM
A music therapist is assigned to conduct an initial assessment for a 12
year old who is blind and walks with a cane. Which of the following
rooms would best enable the therapist to conduct a comprehensive
assessment for this client? A. small room with carpet and storage
cabinets for equipment B. medium sized room with a suspended
wooden floor and audio cabinets mounted on the walls C. large room
with concrete floor and two couches set up against the wall D. narrow
room set up with tables against each wall - ANSWERS-C. large room
with concrete floor and two couches set up against the wall (the
concrete floor is easy to navigate and provides the best auditory
signals. A large room is ideal for movement exploration that is needed
for people who are blind. The couches will be easily discovered by
the cane moving and tapping. Navigation to locate and sit
independently on the couches is easy.)
Which of the following music experiences BEST promotes spatial
awareness for a group of adults with developmental disabilities? A.
moving freely to client preferred music B. eliciting movement
through recorded music C. facilitating structured movement through
live music D. participating in an action song - ANSWERS-C.
facilitating structured movement through live music (live music can
best facilitate spatial awareness by directing clients to move their
bodies and or body parts in space)
When working to sustain the attention of a child during a medical
procedure, the MOST important attribute of the music to consider is...
A. rate of change B. dynamic range C. mode D. tempo - ANSWERS-
,A. rate of change (Based on principles of habituation and
dishabituation to an auditory stimulus, controlling the rate of change
that occurs within a music stimulus would be utilized to sustain the
listeners attention. The therapist would determine the rate of change
based on individual response patterns of the client)
A facility administrator sees the benefits of the music therapy day
treatment program for psychiatric outpatients and requests that these
services be offered to the psychiatric inpatients. Which of the
following should the music therapist do in order to provide a safe
environment for the inpatients? A. implement the same treatment plan
for the outpatients as for the inpatients because of past success B. find
a treatment plan in reputable academic reference and simulate those
interventions for inpatient group C. integrate the social work
treatment plan and add musical opening and closing interventions D.
identify the differences in the cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial
needs between the outpatients and inpatients - ANSWERS-D. identify
the differences in the cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial needs
between the outpatients and the inpatients (to meet the needs of all
patients, the music therapist must recognize the health conditions for
which music experiences are contraindicated and adapt treatment as
indicated)
A music therapist in an adult day care center is leading a large group
in instrument improvisation. The group contains clients with a wide
range of cognitive impairment. Which of the following is the best
approach to engage clients in a structured improvisation? A. give the
clients hand drums and instruct them to keep a steady beat. B. provide
a variety of instruments to clients with mild cognitive impairments,
and drums to those with severe cognitive impairments C. assign
specific instruments to clients and have them read color-coded charts
,D. allow clients to select instruments and cue them to play at specific
times - ANSWERS-D. allow clients to select instruments and cue
them to play at specific times (the individuals may be more motivated
when allowed to select their own instruments. The use of cues
provides structure for engagement in a large group setting)
Using rhythmic movement as a therapeutic technique to address gait
dysfunctions aligns MOST directly with which of the following
treatment approaches? A. neurological B. behavioral C. humanistic D.
developmental - ANSWERS-A. neurological (the neurological
approach addresses gait dysfunctions that stimulate music perception
and pair it with motor responses)
Providing a client with song intervention choices as well as ample
opportunities for independent instrument play is an example of
addressing... A. autonomy B. self-regulation C. sensory integration D.
generalization - ANSWERS-A. autonomy (by providing choices for
intervention and engaging the client in independent play, the music
therapist is empowering the client to make choices and decisions)
A music therapist has been hired by a facility to establish a new music
therapy program. Which of the following is the MOST effective way
to seek referrals? A. send a memo to each unit explaining music
therapy and requesting referrals B. meet with each treatment team
manager and request referrals C. send flyers to each unit advertising
music therapy services D. conduct a music therapy in-service for the
facility staff and encourage referrals - ANSWERS-D. conduct a music
therapy in-service for the facility staff and encourage referrals
(conducting an in-service is efficient and provides the face-to-face
, contact necessary for describing music therapy and answering
questions)
A music therapist is working with an individual who is moderately
affected by a traumatic brain injury. Which of the following
experiences requires the highest level of executive functioning for this
client? A. composing the melody of a song B. adding CD's to one's
personal collection C. selecting an instrument for a rhythmic
improvisation D. choosing a song for the group to sing - ANSWERS-
A. composing the melody of a song (complex executive functions
involving several decisions about musical elements are required to
compose a melody)
A music therapist is working with a group of adult inpatients with
psychiatric disorders. The group has expressed feelings of guilt and
hopelessness and are exploring these feelings in the music therapy
setting. Which of the following techniques are MOST appropriate for
the therapist working from a cognitive approach? 1. lyric analysis 2.
imagery and music 3. relaxation and music $. songwriting -
ANSWERS-1 and 4 only (lyric analysis is a useful technique in music
therapy from a cognitive perspective; songwriting is a useful
technique in music therapy from a cognitive perspective)
A music therapist is working with the daughter of a terminally ill
patient who is struggling with the patient's impending death.
Interventions include self-expression through lyric analysis,
relaxation, and relationship exploration through songwriting. Which
of the following is the therapist addressing with the daughter? A.
bereavement B. anticipatory grief C. reality orientation D. ambiguous
loss - ANSWERS-B. anticipatory grief (anticipatory grief includes
A music therapist is assigned to conduct an initial assessment for a 12
year old who is blind and walks with a cane. Which of the following
rooms would best enable the therapist to conduct a comprehensive
assessment for this client? A. small room with carpet and storage
cabinets for equipment B. medium sized room with a suspended
wooden floor and audio cabinets mounted on the walls C. large room
with concrete floor and two couches set up against the wall D. narrow
room set up with tables against each wall - ANSWERS-C. large room
with concrete floor and two couches set up against the wall (the
concrete floor is easy to navigate and provides the best auditory
signals. A large room is ideal for movement exploration that is needed
for people who are blind. The couches will be easily discovered by
the cane moving and tapping. Navigation to locate and sit
independently on the couches is easy.)
Which of the following music experiences BEST promotes spatial
awareness for a group of adults with developmental disabilities? A.
moving freely to client preferred music B. eliciting movement
through recorded music C. facilitating structured movement through
live music D. participating in an action song - ANSWERS-C.
facilitating structured movement through live music (live music can
best facilitate spatial awareness by directing clients to move their
bodies and or body parts in space)
When working to sustain the attention of a child during a medical
procedure, the MOST important attribute of the music to consider is...
A. rate of change B. dynamic range C. mode D. tempo - ANSWERS-
,A. rate of change (Based on principles of habituation and
dishabituation to an auditory stimulus, controlling the rate of change
that occurs within a music stimulus would be utilized to sustain the
listeners attention. The therapist would determine the rate of change
based on individual response patterns of the client)
A facility administrator sees the benefits of the music therapy day
treatment program for psychiatric outpatients and requests that these
services be offered to the psychiatric inpatients. Which of the
following should the music therapist do in order to provide a safe
environment for the inpatients? A. implement the same treatment plan
for the outpatients as for the inpatients because of past success B. find
a treatment plan in reputable academic reference and simulate those
interventions for inpatient group C. integrate the social work
treatment plan and add musical opening and closing interventions D.
identify the differences in the cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial
needs between the outpatients and inpatients - ANSWERS-D. identify
the differences in the cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial needs
between the outpatients and the inpatients (to meet the needs of all
patients, the music therapist must recognize the health conditions for
which music experiences are contraindicated and adapt treatment as
indicated)
A music therapist in an adult day care center is leading a large group
in instrument improvisation. The group contains clients with a wide
range of cognitive impairment. Which of the following is the best
approach to engage clients in a structured improvisation? A. give the
clients hand drums and instruct them to keep a steady beat. B. provide
a variety of instruments to clients with mild cognitive impairments,
and drums to those with severe cognitive impairments C. assign
specific instruments to clients and have them read color-coded charts
,D. allow clients to select instruments and cue them to play at specific
times - ANSWERS-D. allow clients to select instruments and cue
them to play at specific times (the individuals may be more motivated
when allowed to select their own instruments. The use of cues
provides structure for engagement in a large group setting)
Using rhythmic movement as a therapeutic technique to address gait
dysfunctions aligns MOST directly with which of the following
treatment approaches? A. neurological B. behavioral C. humanistic D.
developmental - ANSWERS-A. neurological (the neurological
approach addresses gait dysfunctions that stimulate music perception
and pair it with motor responses)
Providing a client with song intervention choices as well as ample
opportunities for independent instrument play is an example of
addressing... A. autonomy B. self-regulation C. sensory integration D.
generalization - ANSWERS-A. autonomy (by providing choices for
intervention and engaging the client in independent play, the music
therapist is empowering the client to make choices and decisions)
A music therapist has been hired by a facility to establish a new music
therapy program. Which of the following is the MOST effective way
to seek referrals? A. send a memo to each unit explaining music
therapy and requesting referrals B. meet with each treatment team
manager and request referrals C. send flyers to each unit advertising
music therapy services D. conduct a music therapy in-service for the
facility staff and encourage referrals - ANSWERS-D. conduct a music
therapy in-service for the facility staff and encourage referrals
(conducting an in-service is efficient and provides the face-to-face
, contact necessary for describing music therapy and answering
questions)
A music therapist is working with an individual who is moderately
affected by a traumatic brain injury. Which of the following
experiences requires the highest level of executive functioning for this
client? A. composing the melody of a song B. adding CD's to one's
personal collection C. selecting an instrument for a rhythmic
improvisation D. choosing a song for the group to sing - ANSWERS-
A. composing the melody of a song (complex executive functions
involving several decisions about musical elements are required to
compose a melody)
A music therapist is working with a group of adult inpatients with
psychiatric disorders. The group has expressed feelings of guilt and
hopelessness and are exploring these feelings in the music therapy
setting. Which of the following techniques are MOST appropriate for
the therapist working from a cognitive approach? 1. lyric analysis 2.
imagery and music 3. relaxation and music $. songwriting -
ANSWERS-1 and 4 only (lyric analysis is a useful technique in music
therapy from a cognitive perspective; songwriting is a useful
technique in music therapy from a cognitive perspective)
A music therapist is working with the daughter of a terminally ill
patient who is struggling with the patient's impending death.
Interventions include self-expression through lyric analysis,
relaxation, and relationship exploration through songwriting. Which
of the following is the therapist addressing with the daughter? A.
bereavement B. anticipatory grief C. reality orientation D. ambiguous
loss - ANSWERS-B. anticipatory grief (anticipatory grief includes
