CBMT LATEST 2025/2026 UPDATE EXAM REVIEW| QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS|
100% CORRECT| GRADE A+ |100% PASS
1. A hospice patient communicates to the music therapist concerns about how the family will cope in
bereavement. While the patient is talking, the music therapist leans toward the patient and occasionally
nods. After the patient finishes speaking, the music therapist waits for a moment and then says, "It
sounds like you're really concerned about your family." Which of the following does the music therapist's
verbal and nonverbal behavior demonstrate?
A. unconditional positive regard
B. active listening
C. countertransference
D. sympathy - ANSWER B. The music therapist's verbal and non-verbal behaviors demonstrate active
listening, a serious interest in the topic, and comprehension of what the patient said.
2.
A music therapist works with adults with anxiety disorders in a partial hospitalization program once a
week in music-assisted relaxation sessions. Which of the following is the BEST strategy to promote the
independent use of music for self-care?
A.
Practice progressive muscle relaxation using live guitar chord progressions.
B.
Provide clients with a playlist of the music and relaxation scripts for practice at home.
C.
Facilitate music imagery and have clients imagine themselves as independent adults.
D.
Work with the clients on mindfulness training and help them breathe through their anxiety. - ANSWER B.
This strategy would provide clients with opportunities to practice and use music-assisted relaxation
interventions independently at home.
3.
,A client who is originally from a different country has undergone a traumatic experience. The music
therapist encounters resistance to questions about the trauma, despite the client's willingness to engage
in musical interaction. The music therapist can infer from the client's responses that
A.
the client does not feel the need to address the trauma in music therapy sessions.
B.
the therapist should be more persistent in using follow-up questions after engaging in musical
interaction.
C.
the client's cultural group may have a different perspective regarding questions of a personal nature.
D.
the client may have doubts about the music therapist's ability to address the trauma. - ANSWER C.
Cultural value systems are different, especially when comparing Western vs. Eastern cultures, and the
music therapist's own values may not be the same as the client's. The therapist should acknowledge this
bias and consider that cultural differences may limit their interpretation of the client's response.
Especially if the client is from an Eastern culture, directness or assertiveness may not be understood or
appreciated.
4.
A music therapist has been asked to write a song to help an adult with intellectual disabilities remember
the steps involved with teeth brushing. The MOST effective song lyrics to promote functional
independence includes
A.
"I squeeze paste on the brush" to an unfamiliar tune.
B.
"I like to brush my teeth" to a familiar tune.
C.
"My toothbrush is blue" to an unfamiliar tune.
D.
,"I remove the cap from the tube" to a familiar tune. - ANSWER D. Song lyrics may provide the necessary
cues and structure to help clients learn and remember the sequence of steps, especially when sung to a
familiar tune.
5.
A music therapist visits an older adult female with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at a
nursing home. The client is tearful and verbalizes feelings of sadness about the recent death of her
daughter, repeating the statement "If only God could have done better." What should the music
therapist do FIRST to meet the spiritual needs of the client?
A.
Begin singing a variety of hymns to support the client's verbalizations.
B.
Direct the client in prayer to affirm the client's verbal responses.
C.
Ask the client questions about her specific spiritual affiliation.
D.
Facilitate fill-in-the-blank song writing using the phrase, "If only God." - ANSWER D. This provides the
client with control of the lyrics, spiritual content, and easily indicates to the music therapist the client's
spiritual affiliation. An improvised song is not limited to a specific genre of "spiritual" music like hymns or
gospel spiritual, which would immediately stereotype the client's spiritual needs and affiliation.
8.
During a weekly hospice visit, a client and her daughter give a piece of piano sheet music to a music
therapist, stating that it was a favorite of the client's deceased husband. The music therapist is unfamiliar
with the song. Noticing that the client appears eager to hear the song, which of the following is the
music therapist's BEST action?
A.
Decline to play the song, stating that it is unfamiliar.
B.
Assure the client that the song will be played the following session.
C.
, Sight read the piece, playing a reduced piano part.
D.
Suggest another song that the client likes. - ANSWER C. The music therapist can use music training to
play a reduced part that will still convey the essence of the piece, which can open the door to
reminiscence and life review.
9.
Which of the following examples illustrate professional development?
A.
Document treatment plans, collaborate with other colleagues, and expand music repertoire.
B.
Conduct or assist with research, participate in continuing education, and engage in collaboration with
other colleagues.
C.
Participate in research, set professional goals, and maintain client confidentiality.
D.
Participate in continuing education, comply with safety protocols, and review current research literature.
- ANSWER B. Each of these items is part of professional development.
10.
A child with cerebral palsy who communicates non-verbally brings an augmentative and alternative
communication (AAC) device to group music therapy. The BEST way to plan to accommodate this client's
inclusion in a group singing experience is to
A.
encourage the child to touch 'stop/go'.
B.
teach the child hand gestures for several song lyrics.
C.
ask the staff to sing for the child.
100% CORRECT| GRADE A+ |100% PASS
1. A hospice patient communicates to the music therapist concerns about how the family will cope in
bereavement. While the patient is talking, the music therapist leans toward the patient and occasionally
nods. After the patient finishes speaking, the music therapist waits for a moment and then says, "It
sounds like you're really concerned about your family." Which of the following does the music therapist's
verbal and nonverbal behavior demonstrate?
A. unconditional positive regard
B. active listening
C. countertransference
D. sympathy - ANSWER B. The music therapist's verbal and non-verbal behaviors demonstrate active
listening, a serious interest in the topic, and comprehension of what the patient said.
2.
A music therapist works with adults with anxiety disorders in a partial hospitalization program once a
week in music-assisted relaxation sessions. Which of the following is the BEST strategy to promote the
independent use of music for self-care?
A.
Practice progressive muscle relaxation using live guitar chord progressions.
B.
Provide clients with a playlist of the music and relaxation scripts for practice at home.
C.
Facilitate music imagery and have clients imagine themselves as independent adults.
D.
Work with the clients on mindfulness training and help them breathe through their anxiety. - ANSWER B.
This strategy would provide clients with opportunities to practice and use music-assisted relaxation
interventions independently at home.
3.
,A client who is originally from a different country has undergone a traumatic experience. The music
therapist encounters resistance to questions about the trauma, despite the client's willingness to engage
in musical interaction. The music therapist can infer from the client's responses that
A.
the client does not feel the need to address the trauma in music therapy sessions.
B.
the therapist should be more persistent in using follow-up questions after engaging in musical
interaction.
C.
the client's cultural group may have a different perspective regarding questions of a personal nature.
D.
the client may have doubts about the music therapist's ability to address the trauma. - ANSWER C.
Cultural value systems are different, especially when comparing Western vs. Eastern cultures, and the
music therapist's own values may not be the same as the client's. The therapist should acknowledge this
bias and consider that cultural differences may limit their interpretation of the client's response.
Especially if the client is from an Eastern culture, directness or assertiveness may not be understood or
appreciated.
4.
A music therapist has been asked to write a song to help an adult with intellectual disabilities remember
the steps involved with teeth brushing. The MOST effective song lyrics to promote functional
independence includes
A.
"I squeeze paste on the brush" to an unfamiliar tune.
B.
"I like to brush my teeth" to a familiar tune.
C.
"My toothbrush is blue" to an unfamiliar tune.
D.
,"I remove the cap from the tube" to a familiar tune. - ANSWER D. Song lyrics may provide the necessary
cues and structure to help clients learn and remember the sequence of steps, especially when sung to a
familiar tune.
5.
A music therapist visits an older adult female with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at a
nursing home. The client is tearful and verbalizes feelings of sadness about the recent death of her
daughter, repeating the statement "If only God could have done better." What should the music
therapist do FIRST to meet the spiritual needs of the client?
A.
Begin singing a variety of hymns to support the client's verbalizations.
B.
Direct the client in prayer to affirm the client's verbal responses.
C.
Ask the client questions about her specific spiritual affiliation.
D.
Facilitate fill-in-the-blank song writing using the phrase, "If only God." - ANSWER D. This provides the
client with control of the lyrics, spiritual content, and easily indicates to the music therapist the client's
spiritual affiliation. An improvised song is not limited to a specific genre of "spiritual" music like hymns or
gospel spiritual, which would immediately stereotype the client's spiritual needs and affiliation.
8.
During a weekly hospice visit, a client and her daughter give a piece of piano sheet music to a music
therapist, stating that it was a favorite of the client's deceased husband. The music therapist is unfamiliar
with the song. Noticing that the client appears eager to hear the song, which of the following is the
music therapist's BEST action?
A.
Decline to play the song, stating that it is unfamiliar.
B.
Assure the client that the song will be played the following session.
C.
, Sight read the piece, playing a reduced piano part.
D.
Suggest another song that the client likes. - ANSWER C. The music therapist can use music training to
play a reduced part that will still convey the essence of the piece, which can open the door to
reminiscence and life review.
9.
Which of the following examples illustrate professional development?
A.
Document treatment plans, collaborate with other colleagues, and expand music repertoire.
B.
Conduct or assist with research, participate in continuing education, and engage in collaboration with
other colleagues.
C.
Participate in research, set professional goals, and maintain client confidentiality.
D.
Participate in continuing education, comply with safety protocols, and review current research literature.
- ANSWER B. Each of these items is part of professional development.
10.
A child with cerebral palsy who communicates non-verbally brings an augmentative and alternative
communication (AAC) device to group music therapy. The BEST way to plan to accommodate this client's
inclusion in a group singing experience is to
A.
encourage the child to touch 'stop/go'.
B.
teach the child hand gestures for several song lyrics.
C.
ask the staff to sing for the child.
