CBMT Basic 5

Question 1

What is the minimum educational requirement to sit for the CBMT board certification examination?

Accepted Answer

A bachelor's degree in music therapy from an AMTA-approved program

Answer

CBMT requires a bachelor's degree (or higher) in music therapy from an AMTA-approved program, plus completion of clinical training.

Question 2

Which clinical internship requirement must be completed before a music therapist can sit for the CBMT exam?

Accepted Answer

1,200 hours of supervised clinical internship

Answer

CBMT requires the completion of a supervised clinical internship of at least 1,200 hours in an approved setting.

Question 3

A music therapist who holds the MT-BC credential must recertify every five years. Recertification can be achieved by:

Accepted Answer

Completing 100 continuing music education credits or retaking the exam

Answer

MT-BC holders must earn 100 Continuing Music Education (CME) credits or retake the certification examination every five years to recertify.

Question 4

Which music therapy approach is based on the principles of behavioral psychology and uses music as reinforcement?

Accepted Answer

Behavioral music therapy

Answer

Behavioral music therapy applies operant conditioning principles, using music as a positive reinforcer to shape desired behaviors.

Question 5

In Nordoff-Robbins music therapy, the therapist aims to engage the client's 'music child.' This concept refers to:

Accepted Answer

The universal responsiveness to music present in every individual

Answer

The 'music child' in Nordoff-Robbins theory refers to the innate capacity for musical experience present in every person, regardless of disability.

CBMT - Certification Board for Music Therapists Practice Test