CBMT Music Therapy Theories and Models 5

Question 1

Which of the following best describes 'referential improvisation' in music therapy?

Accepted Answer

Improvisation that is structured around a specific non-musical referent such as a story or image

Answer

Referential improvisation uses a non-musical referent (image, story, emotion, or concept) to give structure and meaning to the improvised music.

Question 2

In Alvin's Free Improvisation Therapy, the therapist's primary role is to:

Accepted Answer

Follow and reflect the client's musical expression without imposing structure

Answer

Juliette Alvin's approach emphasizes the therapist following the client's musical lead, accepting all sounds as valid expression without imposing musical norms.

Question 3

The 'music child' concept introduced by Paul Nordoff refers to:

Accepted Answer

The innate musical responsiveness present in every child regardless of disability

Answer

Nordoff described the 'music child' as the individualized musical sensitivity and responsiveness inherent in every child, accessible through creative music therapy.

Question 4

A music therapist applying systems theory to family music therapy would view the family as:

Accepted Answer

An interconnected system where change in one member affects all others

Answer

Systems theory views the family as an interconnected whole where each member's behavior influences and is influenced by all other members.

Question 5

Which music therapy approach most directly applies concepts from object relations theory?

Accepted Answer

Analytical Music Therapy (AMT) by Mary Priestley

Answer

Mary Priestley's Analytical Music Therapy draws on psychoanalytic concepts including object relations theory, using music improvisation to explore internalized relational patterns.

CBMT - Certification Board for Music Therapists Practice Test

CBMT - Certification Board for Music Therapists Practice Test

CBMT Music Therapy Theories and Models 5