CBMT Basic 2

Question 1

Which professional organization grants the MT-BC credential in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Certification Board for Music Therapists

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American Music Therapy Association

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National Association of Music Educators

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International Association for Music and Medicine

Question 2

In the CBMT Code of Professional Practice, what is a music therapist's primary obligation?

Accepted Answer

Welfare of clients served

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Advancing the profession publicly

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Maintaining client confidentiality at all times

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Adhering to employer policies

Question 3

A music therapist uses improvisation to help a client express emotions nonverbally. This technique is best categorized as which method?

Accepted Answer

Improvisational

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Receptive

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Recreative

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Compositional

Question 4

Which of the following is considered a receptive music therapy technique?

Accepted Answer

Listening to music for relaxation or imagery

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Drumming to express anger

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Singing a favorite song with the therapist

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Composing a song about a life event

Question 5

A music therapist documents measurable progress toward IEP goals for a student with autism. Which documentation element is MOST critical?

Accepted Answer

Objective, observable behavioral data

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The song titles used in sessions

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The therapist's subjective impressions

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Length of each music activity

Question 6

The Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) is primarily used to address which area?

Accepted Answer

Psychological and personal growth

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Motor rehabilitation

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Speech articulation

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Academic skill-building

Question 7

When a music therapist works with a multidisciplinary team, which action BEST demonstrates professional collaboration?

Accepted Answer

Attending team meetings and contributing music therapy assessment data

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Sharing music recommendations with other staff

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Teaching team members to play instruments

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Documenting sessions only for music therapy records