CBMT Music Therapy Theory and Foundations 2

Question 1

Analytical Music Therapy (AMT), developed by Mary Priestly, is primarily grounded in:

Accepted Answer

Psychoanalytic theory

Answer

AMT integrates psychoanalytic concepts, using improvisation to explore unconscious material and promote psychological insight.

Question 2

The concept of 'music as therapy' versus 'music in therapy' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Music itself being the change agent versus music supporting verbal therapeutic work

Answer

'Music as therapy' means music itself drives change, while 'music in therapy' means music supports a primarily verbal or relational therapeutic process.

Question 3

Which music therapy model is most associated with behavioral theory?

Accepted Answer

Behavioral Music Therapy

Answer

Behavioral Music Therapy applies operant conditioning, reinforcement, and learning principles to change target behaviors using music as a contingency or reinforcer.

Question 4

The AMTA definition requires that music therapy services be provided by:

Accepted Answer

A credentialed music therapist with the MT-BC credential

Answer

AMTA specifies that music therapy must be delivered by a qualified professional holding the MT-BC credential from CBMT.

Question 5

Resource-Oriented Music Therapy emphasizes:

Accepted Answer

Identifying and mobilizing client strengths and resources toward health

Answer

Resource-Oriented Music Therapy, developed by Even Ruud and Randi Rolvsjord, focuses on client strengths, empowerment, and positive possibilities.

CBMT - Certification Board for Music Therapists Practice Test

CBMT - Certification Board for Music Therapists Practice Test

CBMT Music Therapy Theory and Foundations 2