Music Therapy Board Certification Exam
Terminology
Active listening -
Preparing to listen, observing what verbal and non-verbal messages are being sent, and providing
appropriate feedback for the sake of showing attentiveness to the message being presented (nodding,
saying "mhm", etc)
Jazz Waltz Style -
Basic rhythmic accompaniment pattern which includes syncopation
Type II error -
failing to reject a false null hypothesis
Low validity -
results do not measure what they intended to
Sampling bias -
A problem that occurs when a sample is not representative of the population from which it is
drawn.
Professional Development in Music Therapy -
Conduct or assist with research, participate in continuing education, and engage in collaboration
with other colleagues.
Rhythmic movement as a therapeutic technique to address gait dysfunctions aligns most directly with -
neurological treatment approaches
Developmental Music Therapy -
Provides the integration of multiple theoretical perspectives, draws from 3 main theoretical
orientations:
1) theories of stress, coping, and adaptation
2) human lifespan development including stage models
3) Ecological perspectives like models of development along with cultural and family theories
Neurologic Music Therapy -
A stimulus specialist trained in the neuroscience of music perception, production, and music
cognition. How specific elements drive changes in the brain and neuropathways through specific
techniques.
Cognitive Behavioral Music Therapy -
Music is used to reinforce some behaviors and modify others. This approach is structured, not
improvisational, and may include listening to music, dancing, singing, or playing an instrument.
Humanistic Theory of Music Therapy -
, Holistic idea that we are all a mind, body, and spirit. Within this approach is the concept of self,
free will, and unconditional positive regard.
Autogenic Training -
a relaxation technique that involves a sensation of heaviness, warmth, and tingling in the limbs.
works on the autonomic nervous system. Think "ball of light"
Systematic desensitization -
A behavioral technique where the client is exposed progressively to stimuli and taught
relaxation/regulating techniques.
Pentatonic Scales -
A 5 note "major" scale omitting the 4 and 7. In the key of C, this plays C D E G A. Playing only
black keys is also this.
Aeolian -
the natural minor scale
Dorian -
Plays a flat 3 and flat 7. No accidentals in the key of D
Ionian -
Major scale
Lydian -
the 4 is raised. F scale with a B natural
Dysphagia -
Difficulty swallowing as a symptom of disease
Aphasia -
usually occurs after a stroke or head injury. Affects the ability to speak clearly, understand speech,
trouble writing and remembering words.
Ataxia -
impaired balance or coordination, can be due to damage to brain, nerves, or muscles.
Stakeholdership -
Individuals and organizations that have an interest in or are affected by the MT's evaluation and the
results.
Fading -
(medical) gradual loss of strength
(ABA) decreasing the level of assistance needed to complete a task or activity
Community Music Therapy -
Focused on using music as a way to facilitate change on the community level by facilitating self-
exploration in pursuit of cultural humility and reflexivity.
Terminology
Active listening -
Preparing to listen, observing what verbal and non-verbal messages are being sent, and providing
appropriate feedback for the sake of showing attentiveness to the message being presented (nodding,
saying "mhm", etc)
Jazz Waltz Style -
Basic rhythmic accompaniment pattern which includes syncopation
Type II error -
failing to reject a false null hypothesis
Low validity -
results do not measure what they intended to
Sampling bias -
A problem that occurs when a sample is not representative of the population from which it is
drawn.
Professional Development in Music Therapy -
Conduct or assist with research, participate in continuing education, and engage in collaboration
with other colleagues.
Rhythmic movement as a therapeutic technique to address gait dysfunctions aligns most directly with -
neurological treatment approaches
Developmental Music Therapy -
Provides the integration of multiple theoretical perspectives, draws from 3 main theoretical
orientations:
1) theories of stress, coping, and adaptation
2) human lifespan development including stage models
3) Ecological perspectives like models of development along with cultural and family theories
Neurologic Music Therapy -
A stimulus specialist trained in the neuroscience of music perception, production, and music
cognition. How specific elements drive changes in the brain and neuropathways through specific
techniques.
Cognitive Behavioral Music Therapy -
Music is used to reinforce some behaviors and modify others. This approach is structured, not
improvisational, and may include listening to music, dancing, singing, or playing an instrument.
Humanistic Theory of Music Therapy -
, Holistic idea that we are all a mind, body, and spirit. Within this approach is the concept of self,
free will, and unconditional positive regard.
Autogenic Training -
a relaxation technique that involves a sensation of heaviness, warmth, and tingling in the limbs.
works on the autonomic nervous system. Think "ball of light"
Systematic desensitization -
A behavioral technique where the client is exposed progressively to stimuli and taught
relaxation/regulating techniques.
Pentatonic Scales -
A 5 note "major" scale omitting the 4 and 7. In the key of C, this plays C D E G A. Playing only
black keys is also this.
Aeolian -
the natural minor scale
Dorian -
Plays a flat 3 and flat 7. No accidentals in the key of D
Ionian -
Major scale
Lydian -
the 4 is raised. F scale with a B natural
Dysphagia -
Difficulty swallowing as a symptom of disease
Aphasia -
usually occurs after a stroke or head injury. Affects the ability to speak clearly, understand speech,
trouble writing and remembering words.
Ataxia -
impaired balance or coordination, can be due to damage to brain, nerves, or muscles.
Stakeholdership -
Individuals and organizations that have an interest in or are affected by the MT's evaluation and the
results.
Fading -
(medical) gradual loss of strength
(ABA) decreasing the level of assistance needed to complete a task or activity
Community Music Therapy -
Focused on using music as a way to facilitate change on the community level by facilitating self-
exploration in pursuit of cultural humility and reflexivity.
