CBMT Exam Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated)

CBMT Exam Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated) During a time of social unrest related to racial issues, a client becomes very agitated due to concern for the safety of their daughter's biracial family. Which of the following interventions would BEST provide a safe and supportive therapeutic space that can accommodate intense emotional experiences? A. composing a progressive jazz piece to reflect a personal sense of calm and relaxation. B. engaging in musical trivia game using songs with racial issues in the lyrics and engaging in discussion. C. writing lyrics for a 3-part traditional blues structure in a 12-bar blues musical format. D. musically reflecting on a podcast that explores racial issues in the nation. - answerC. The traditional 3-part blues structure involves stating what is wrong, describing how bad it is, and then expressing hope for the future by influencing change. Engagement in this activity would allow the client to express emotional energy and then redirect to be more hopeful. A music therapist has begun a new group at a shelter for woman survivors of abuse and trauma. The group goals are to empower the women and facilitate emotional expression. After a lyric analysis intervention in which clients discuss themes of healing and recovery, which of the following interventions should the music therapist facilitate next? A. music improvisation in which clients play a variety of unpitched instruments focusing on themes of trauma B. music-centered relaxation in which clients practice progressive muscle relaxation with recorded music C. group singing in which clients sing along to an original recording of another song with a therapeutic theme D. fill-in-the-blank songwriting in which clients insert their own words and phrases into the song - answerD. Fill-in-the-blank songwriting in which clients insert their own words and phrases into the song they used for lyric analysis allows for clients to express themselves but provides enough structure within an already established song for new clients to feel comfortable. A music therapist audio records all songs written and performed by her clients. The music therapist is presenting a case study at a national conference about her work with a female client who experienced domestic abuse. However, the music therapist is no longer working with the client. In order for the music therapist to present this case study, including audio recordings, the music therapist must A. acquire permission from the client for the presentation of the audio recordings only. B. obtain consent from the client for the presentation of the case study and the audio recordings of the song. C. disguise the identity of the client in any materials presented at the conference so that client consent is not needed. D. inform the conference attendees that consent could not be obtained because the therapeutic relationship had been terminated. - answerB. Presenters should obtain consent from clients for presentation of case study material as well as audio recordings at conferences and educational events. Given that presentation opportunities may arise after a therapeutic relationship has been terminated, it is important that clients are asked for consent for potential presentation of case material at conferences or educational gatherings. This consent will include HIPAA language in terms of protection of the client's identifiable information. A separate consent must be sought at the beginning of the treatment for audio recording of any music making and the use of such audio recordings in future presentations. Which of the following types of scale on the keyboard uses only black keys? A. aeolian B. ionian C. pentatonic D. lydian - answerC. A pentatonic scale can be played on only black keys. A music therapist writes the objective: "Client will identify at least 3 adaptive coping skills for practice in 80% of sessions by 05/01/2021." Which part of the objective represents the T in SMART objective writing? A. adaptive coping skills B. at least 3 C. 80% of sessions D. by 05/01/2021 - answerD. SMART stands for Specific (S), Measurable (M), Achievable (A), Realistic (R), and Timeframe (T) (Hanser, 2018). In this objective, "by 05/01/2021" indicates the T timeframe (T) and boundary for accomplishment. A client is scheduled to be discharged from hospice in a few days because they are clinically stable. The music therapist can BEST support the client's closure process by A. initiating a song-based legacy project with the client in the final session. B. inviting caregivers to participate in active musicking with the client. C. discussing with the client therapuetic uses of music outside of music therapy. D. recording several songs to be given to the client by the nurse. - answerC. By exploring how music can be used beyond the completion of music therapy, the client is empowered to be a stakeholder in their health journey by drawing from the resources accessed in music therapy. A 7-year-old child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) level 3 starts exhibiting head banging behavior halfway through a music therapy session. The therapist is addressing goals of endurance and attention to task. The music therapist's FIRST response should be to A. restrain the child's hands until conclusion of music activity. B. place a spare helmet on the child's head to prevent further injury. C. introduce a different song/instrument and observe the child's response. D. redirect the child with quiet music to decrease head banging. - answerC. DSM-5 identifies ASD Level 3 as including: severe deficits in communication, socialization, sensory input, causing great distress, or difficulty adapting to change. Self-injurious behavior may be due to lack of communication and/or sensory overload. By adjusting timbre, the music therapist can observe changes, or produce calming. A music therapist is assessing a recently admitted 14-year-old client with anorexia nervosa, restricting type. During an individual interview, the client shares that she loves to dance to pop music and recently started to play the guitar to her favorite songs. Which of the following is the BEST intervention to assist the client in accessing and working through her therapeutic issues? A. movement intervention involving high intensity dance with recorded pop music B. music-assisted relaxation using live guitar music played by the music therapist C. individual guitar lessons teaching preferred songs with a therapeutic focus.