Music Therapy Theories and Models Flashcards
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The Biomedical model of music therapy focuses PRIMARILY on:
Answer: Neurological and physiological mechanisms by which music affects the body and brain
The Biomedical model explains music therapy outcomes through neurological and physiological mechanisms, emphasizing measurable changes in brain and body function.
Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy is grounded in which philosophical tradition?
Answer: Anthroposophy and humanistic psychology
Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy is rooted in anthroposophy (Rudolph Steiner's philosophy) and humanistic psychology, viewing every person as a 'music child' with innate musicality.
Which theoretical framework underpins Analytical Music Therapy (AMT) as developed by Mary Priestley?
Answer: Psychoanalytic and psychodynamic theory
Analytical Music Therapy is grounded in psychoanalytic and psychodynamic theory, using improvisation to access and work with unconscious material.
The 'continuum of music experience' in music therapy theory refers to:
Answer: The spectrum from receptive to active music engagement in therapy
The continuum of music experience describes how music therapy interventions range from purely receptive (listening) at one end to fully active (improvising, creating) at the other.
Which music therapy theorist introduced the concept of 'clinical improvisation' as a core therapeutic tool?
Answer: Kenneth Bruscia
Kenneth Bruscia developed a comprehensive theory of improvisation in music therapy and is credited with defining and systematizing clinical improvisation as a therapeutic method.
The Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (BGIM) is classified under which broad category of music therapy practice?
Answer: Receptive music therapy
BGIM is a receptive music therapy approach in which the client listens to music in a relaxed state to explore imagery and achieve deeper self-awareness.