CBMT Music Therapy Theories and Models

Question 1

The Biomedical model of music therapy focuses PRIMARILY on:

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Neurological and physiological mechanisms by which music affects the body and brain

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Emotional and psychological insight

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Social constructs of musical meaning

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Spiritual growth through music

Question 2

Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy is grounded in which philosophical tradition?

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Anthroposophy and humanistic psychology

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Behavioral psychology

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Cognitive-behavioral theory

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Psychoanalytic theory

Question 3

Which theoretical framework underpins Analytical Music Therapy (AMT) as developed by Mary Priestley?

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Psychoanalytic and psychodynamic theory

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Behavioral modification

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Cognitive restructuring

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Neurologic rehabilitation

Question 4

The 'continuum of music experience' in music therapy theory refers to:

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The spectrum from receptive to active music engagement in therapy

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A scale measuring music ability from beginner to expert

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A neurological pathway activated by all music

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The range of emotional states music can induce

Question 5

Which music therapy theorist introduced the concept of 'clinical improvisation' as a core therapeutic tool?

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Kenneth Bruscia

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Cheryl Dileo

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Carolyn Kenny

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Clive Robbins

Question 6

The Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (BGIM) is classified under which broad category of music therapy practice?

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Receptive music therapy

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Active music therapy

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Neurologic music therapy

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Behavioral music therapy