CBMT Basic 3

Question 1

Which brain structure is most directly associated with the emotional response to music?

Accepted Answer

Limbic system

Answer

Cerebellum

Answer

Frontal lobe

Answer

Brainstem

Question 2

Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) technique Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS) is specifically designed to improve:

Accepted Answer

Gait and locomotion in neurologic disorders

Answer

Emotional regulation

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Cognitive memory

Answer

Vocal production

Question 3

A music therapist working in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) would MOST likely use which technique?

Accepted Answer

Pacifier-activated lullaby (PAL) or live lullaby singing

Answer

Heavy metal listening to stimulate arousal

Answer

Group drumming circles

Answer

Classical operatic pieces at full volume

Question 4

When assessing a new client, a music therapist's initial evaluation should include:

Accepted Answer

Gathering information about musical background, preferences, and functional needs

Answer

Selecting songs the therapist prefers

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Immediately beginning instrument instruction

Answer

Reviewing only the medical diagnosis

Question 5

In music therapy, 'entrainment' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The synchronization of physiological rhythms with musical rhythms

Answer

Training clients to read music notation

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Entering a trance-like state during listening

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The process of matching a client's emotional state

Question 6

Which ethical principle requires a music therapist to keep client information private?

Accepted Answer

Confidentiality

Answer

Beneficence

Answer

Justice

Answer

Autonomy

Question 7

A music therapist notices a client discloses suicidal ideation during a session. The FIRST action should be:

Accepted Answer

Follow the facility's crisis protocol and inform appropriate clinical staff

Answer

Continue the session and document later

Answer

Immediately stop music and call 911 without informing the client

Answer

Maintain confidentiality and not report unless the client consents