MUSIC 2MT3 MIDTERM EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
It is only more recently (since about 1974), that music started being used in health care
settings - ANSWER✔✔-False
With a few exceptions, it is difficult to control all the variables of a music therapy
session for the purpose of attaining measurable outcomes. - ANSWER✔✔-False
Can a client benefit from music therapy if they don'y want to play an instrument?
a) No, playing an instrument is integral to t he success of the outcomes
b) Yes, music therapy is defined as listening to relaxing music, not playing an
instrument
c) Yes, not all interventions require playing an instrument
d) No, a client needs to be proficient on an instrument and willing to play -
ANSWER✔✔-c) Yes, not all interventions require playing an instrument
,The Alvin model (Free Improvisation) was recently developed in response to the
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario as a means to further develop music
therapists' skills in the use of psychotherapy - ANSWER✔✔-False
There are no journal publications about music therapy, although there are many
published papers about the impact of music on health and well-being. - ANSWER✔✔-
False
Memory is impaired as a result of Alzheimer's disease, however...
a) Ability to learn to play an instrument remains intact
b) ability to recall lyrics of a song remains intact
c) ability to recall the names of loved ones often remains intact
d) all of the above - ANSWER✔✔-b) ability to recall lyrics of a song remains intact
Due to the complexity and subjectivity of music, none of the music therapy approaches
include measurable results - ANSWER✔✔-False
'Music is a creation of the individual, and therefore a person can see him/herself in the
music he/she creates.' Is which Model?
a) Free Improvisation Model
b) A.O.M
c) Nordoff Robins
, d) Music Centred - ANSWER✔✔-a) Free Improvisation Model
It is not possible to collect data about the physiological impact of music on humans
because music is subjective and individual to each person. - ANSWER✔✔-False
Which of the following is NOT something that would happen in music therapy?
a) Music therapist changes the client's song lyrics to make them more appealing
b) Client asks for music therapist support in creating the melody of a composition
c) Music therapist greets client with their "Hello" song
d) Music therapist carefully selects pre-composed songs that will trigger positive
memories from client - ANSWER✔✔-a) Music therapist changes the client's song
The Mini-Mental State Exam is used for the following purpose;
a)To assess those with depression
b)To assess those with ASD
c) To assess those with PD
d)To assess those with Cognition - ANSWER✔✔-d)To assess those with Cognition
Songwriting is an effective intervention music therapy because...
a) It provides an opportunity for self-expression
b) it can feel safe/external
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
It is only more recently (since about 1974), that music started being used in health care
settings - ANSWER✔✔-False
With a few exceptions, it is difficult to control all the variables of a music therapy
session for the purpose of attaining measurable outcomes. - ANSWER✔✔-False
Can a client benefit from music therapy if they don'y want to play an instrument?
a) No, playing an instrument is integral to t he success of the outcomes
b) Yes, music therapy is defined as listening to relaxing music, not playing an
instrument
c) Yes, not all interventions require playing an instrument
d) No, a client needs to be proficient on an instrument and willing to play -
ANSWER✔✔-c) Yes, not all interventions require playing an instrument
,The Alvin model (Free Improvisation) was recently developed in response to the
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario as a means to further develop music
therapists' skills in the use of psychotherapy - ANSWER✔✔-False
There are no journal publications about music therapy, although there are many
published papers about the impact of music on health and well-being. - ANSWER✔✔-
False
Memory is impaired as a result of Alzheimer's disease, however...
a) Ability to learn to play an instrument remains intact
b) ability to recall lyrics of a song remains intact
c) ability to recall the names of loved ones often remains intact
d) all of the above - ANSWER✔✔-b) ability to recall lyrics of a song remains intact
Due to the complexity and subjectivity of music, none of the music therapy approaches
include measurable results - ANSWER✔✔-False
'Music is a creation of the individual, and therefore a person can see him/herself in the
music he/she creates.' Is which Model?
a) Free Improvisation Model
b) A.O.M
c) Nordoff Robins
, d) Music Centred - ANSWER✔✔-a) Free Improvisation Model
It is not possible to collect data about the physiological impact of music on humans
because music is subjective and individual to each person. - ANSWER✔✔-False
Which of the following is NOT something that would happen in music therapy?
a) Music therapist changes the client's song lyrics to make them more appealing
b) Client asks for music therapist support in creating the melody of a composition
c) Music therapist greets client with their "Hello" song
d) Music therapist carefully selects pre-composed songs that will trigger positive
memories from client - ANSWER✔✔-a) Music therapist changes the client's song
The Mini-Mental State Exam is used for the following purpose;
a)To assess those with depression
b)To assess those with ASD
c) To assess those with PD
d)To assess those with Cognition - ANSWER✔✔-d)To assess those with Cognition
Songwriting is an effective intervention music therapy because...
a) It provides an opportunity for self-expression
b) it can feel safe/external
