CMT Therapeutic Music Interventions 2

Question 1

A music therapist begins a session with an agitated client by matching the client's fast tempo and loud dynamics, then gradually slows and softens the music. Which principle is being applied?

Accepted Answer

Iso principle

Answer

The iso principle matches music to the client's current state and then gradually shifts it toward the desired state.

Question 2

Which Neurologic Music Therapy technique uses a steady external rhythmic cue to improve gait speed, cadence, and stride length in clients with Parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS)

Answer

RAS uses rhythmic entrainment of the motor system to inherently rhythmic movements such as walking.

Question 3

Melodic Intonation Therapy is most appropriate for which client?

Accepted Answer

An adult with nonfluent (Broca's) aphasia and relatively intact comprehension

Answer

MIT uses melodic intoning and left-hand tapping to engage right-hemisphere pathways for clients with nonfluent aphasia and good auditory comprehension.

Question 4

In a songwriting intervention, which technique offers the MOST structure for a client with limited verbal ability?

Accepted Answer

Fill-in-the-blank lyric substitution in a familiar song

Answer

Fill-in-the-blank song parody provides a familiar melody and structure, requiring only single-word or short-phrase contributions.

Question 5

The Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) primarily involves:

Accepted Answer

Listening to programmed classical music in a relaxed state while dialoguing about imagery

Answer

Bonny Method GIM uses sequenced classical music programs to evoke imagery while the client is in a relaxed, altered state and dialogues with a trained guide.

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CMT Therapeutic Music Interventions 2