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Official CBMT practice questions
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A child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) starts pacing during a
music therapy session. Which of the following is the music therapist's
MOST effective response to redirect the child?
A. Tap on the chair.
B. Play sol-do on xylophone.
C. Sing a melodic phrase "sit down."
D. Chant a rhythmic pattern "it's okay."
Ans: The answer is C. Reasoning: Song direction is better.
(Melody)
A music therapist is working with a patient who has suffered a stroke
on the left side of the brain and exhibits significant language
comprehension issues. It is MOST effective to provide ongoing
acknowledgement and reflection of the client's responses through
A. exaggerated verbal and nonverbal prompts.
B. simple non-verbal cues and gestures.
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C. simple singing of directions through a song.
D. detailed instructions which create context.
Ans: The answer is B. Reasoning: A has too much processing
issues. D is more confusing.
A music therapist is working with a client who is depressed and
withdrawn. In an improvised dyad, the music therapist gradually
changes the tempo, range, and articulation while reflecting and
supporting any change in playing by the client. Which of the following
is the music therapist MOST likely attempting to encourage?
A. response to musical behavioral cues
B. improvement in sustained attention
C. increased emotional expressiveness
D. demonstration of sensory awareness
Ans: The answer is C.
When playing a song for a group of clients, the music therapist is
reminded of feelings of love for a romantic interest. The therapist
should
A. play this song in future sessions only when feeling uninspired.
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B. continue working and internally acknowledge these feelings.
C. store these feelings with the clients when the song is over.
D. block these feelings out and focus on the clients' needs.
Ans: The answer is B. Reasoning: Transference and
Countertransference.
A music therapist is working with a group of young women with eating
disorders. The goal is to verbalize thoughts and feelings. The music
therapist wants to lead a group vocal improvisation, but the women
find it difficult to use their voices in a free and expressive way. Which of
the following is the music therapist's BEST action to prepare the group
for vocal improvisation?
A. Let the group pick songs they especially like to sing together.
B. Help them write a group song using words fro each woman.
C. Do a vocal call-and-response with the therapist leading.
D. Have each woman talk to the group about her fears.
Ans: The answer is C.
A music therapist is working at a shelter house with women survivors
of abuse and trauma. The new music therapy group seeks to empower
women and facilitate emotional expression. After lyric analysis
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Official CBMT practice questions
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
A child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) starts pacing during a
music therapy session. Which of the following is the music therapist's
MOST effective response to redirect the child?
A. Tap on the chair.
B. Play sol-do on xylophone.
C. Sing a melodic phrase "sit down."
D. Chant a rhythmic pattern "it's okay."
Ans: The answer is C. Reasoning: Song direction is better.
(Melody)
A music therapist is working with a patient who has suffered a stroke
on the left side of the brain and exhibits significant language
comprehension issues. It is MOST effective to provide ongoing
acknowledgement and reflection of the client's responses through
A. exaggerated verbal and nonverbal prompts.
B. simple non-verbal cues and gestures.
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C. simple singing of directions through a song.
D. detailed instructions which create context.
Ans: The answer is B. Reasoning: A has too much processing
issues. D is more confusing.
A music therapist is working with a client who is depressed and
withdrawn. In an improvised dyad, the music therapist gradually
changes the tempo, range, and articulation while reflecting and
supporting any change in playing by the client. Which of the following
is the music therapist MOST likely attempting to encourage?
A. response to musical behavioral cues
B. improvement in sustained attention
C. increased emotional expressiveness
D. demonstration of sensory awareness
Ans: The answer is C.
When playing a song for a group of clients, the music therapist is
reminded of feelings of love for a romantic interest. The therapist
should
A. play this song in future sessions only when feeling uninspired.
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B. continue working and internally acknowledge these feelings.
C. store these feelings with the clients when the song is over.
D. block these feelings out and focus on the clients' needs.
Ans: The answer is B. Reasoning: Transference and
Countertransference.
A music therapist is working with a group of young women with eating
disorders. The goal is to verbalize thoughts and feelings. The music
therapist wants to lead a group vocal improvisation, but the women
find it difficult to use their voices in a free and expressive way. Which of
the following is the music therapist's BEST action to prepare the group
for vocal improvisation?
A. Let the group pick songs they especially like to sing together.
B. Help them write a group song using words fro each woman.
C. Do a vocal call-and-response with the therapist leading.
D. Have each woman talk to the group about her fears.
Ans: The answer is C.
A music therapist is working at a shelter house with women survivors
of abuse and trauma. The new music therapy group seeks to empower
women and facilitate emotional expression. After lyric analysis
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