CBMT Music Therapy Theory and Foundations

Question 1

Who is credited with founding Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy?

Accepted Answer

Paul Nordoff and Clive Robbins

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Mary Priestly

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Kenneth Bruscia

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Helen Bonny

Question 2

The biomedical model of music therapy focuses primarily on:

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Neurological and physiological mechanisms of music's effects

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Psychodynamic processes

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Spiritual growth

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Social justice advocacy

Question 3

Helen Bonny developed which influential music therapy approach?

Accepted Answer

Guided Imagery and Music (GIM)

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Neurologic Music Therapy

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Analytical Music Therapy

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Nordoff-Robbins

Question 4

Kenneth Bruscia defined music therapy as a process in which:

Accepted Answer

The therapist uses music experiences and relationships to help clients achieve health goals

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Clients learn to play instruments professionally

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Music is used solely for relaxation

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Therapists perform music for passive audiences

Question 5

The AMTA Standards of Clinical Practice are important because they:

Accepted Answer

Define the minimum competency requirements for ethical, evidence-based clinical work

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Set tuition rates for music therapy programs

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Regulate concert ticket pricing

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Determine instrument purchasing policies

Question 6

Which theoretical framework views music therapy as addressing the whole person across biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions?

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Biopsychosocial-spiritual model

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Behavioral model

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Biomedical model

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Cognitive-behavioral model