CMT CMT Research, Evidence-Based Practice & Music Therapy History

Question 1

The American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) was formed in 1998 through the merger of which two organizations?

Accepted Answer

NAMT and AAMT

Answer

CMTE and CBMT

Answer

AMTA and NAMT

Answer

CBMT and AAMT

Question 2

Which research design is considered the gold standard for establishing cause-and-effect relationships in music therapy efficacy studies?

Accepted Answer

Randomized controlled trial (RCT)

Answer

Case study

Answer

Qualitative phenomenology

Answer

Single-subject design

Question 3

The Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) awards which credential to music therapists who pass its board exam?

Accepted Answer

MT-BC

Answer

CMT

Answer

RMT

Answer

ACMT

Question 4

In evidence-based practice (EBP) for music therapy, clinical decision-making should integrate which three components?

Accepted Answer

Best research evidence, clinical expertise, and client values/preferences

Answer

Therapist creativity, client preferences, and insurance coverage

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Theoretical models, outcome measures, and documentation

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Diagnosis, prognosis, and medication history

Question 5

Who is widely credited as the 'father of music therapy' in the United States for his pioneering work in the early 20th century?

Accepted Answer

E. Thayer Gaston

Answer

Kenneth Bruscia

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Paul Nordoff

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Clive Robbins

Question 6

A single-subject research design in music therapy is most appropriate when:

Accepted Answer

The researcher wants to track individualized treatment effects over time in one client

Answer

Large randomized samples are available

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A control group is readily available

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Population-level prevalence data is needed