CBMT Assessment and Treatment Planning 2

Question 1

Which of the following BEST describes a short-term goal in a music therapy treatment plan?

Accepted Answer

The client will independently maintain a steady beat for 8 counts within 4 weeks

Answer

A short-term goal must be specific, measurable, and time-bound; maintaining a steady beat for 8 counts within 4 weeks meets all these criteria.

Question 2

The Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Rating Scales are designed to assess:

Accepted Answer

A client's musical relationship and communication in sessions

Answer

The Nordoff-Robbins scales assess the client's musical relationship with the therapist and degree of communication occurring through music in sessions.

Question 3

When assessing a pediatric client's social development in music therapy, the therapist would MOST likely observe:

Accepted Answer

Turn-taking during a drum circle

Answer

Turn-taking during a group musical activity directly reflects social development skills such as sharing, cooperation, and awareness of others.

Question 4

A music therapist identifies that a client has difficulty with breath support. Which domain does this assessment finding belong to?

Accepted Answer

Physical/Motor

Answer

Breath support is a physical function related to respiratory musculature, placing this finding in the physical/motor domain of the assessment.

Question 5

Which statement about individualized treatment planning in music therapy is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Goals must be tailored to each client's unique needs and strengths

Answer

Music therapy treatment plans must be individualized, reflecting each client's unique assessment findings, strengths, needs, and desired outcomes.

CBMT - Certification Board for Music Therapists Practice Test

CBMT - Certification Board for Music Therapists Practice Test

CBMT Assessment and Treatment Planning 2