Music Therapy Cbmt Preparation Gilliland Quiz Part-1

1. A client in a residential facility is absent from a regularly scheduled music therapy group. After the music therapist investigates the reason for the client's absence, the next step is to

Discuss the client's absence at the next group session.

Discharge the client from the group.

Document the absence.

Modify treatment to facilitate the client's return

Documenting the client's whereabouts (documentation) is a legal duty. The chart is a legal document that can trace the whereabouts of the client. Safety is a primary concern.

Explanation

Documenting the client's whereabouts (documentation) is a legal duty. The chart is a legal document that can trace the whereabouts of the client. Safety is a primary concern.

2. A song in the key of C needs to be transposed to the key of Eb. Using first position fingering in the key of C, the therapist needs to place the capo on the

2nd fret.

7th fret.

5th fret.

3rd fret.

To transpose a song from the key of C to the key of Eb, the therapist needs to place the capo on the 3rd fret. This is because when the capo is placed on the 3rd fret, it effectively raises the pitch of all the open strings by three half steps. By doing so, the therapist can play the same chord shapes and patterns as they would in the key of C, but the actual sound produced will be in the key of Eb.

Explanation

To transpose a song from the key of C to the key of Eb, the therapist needs to place the capo on the 3rd fret. This is because when the capo is placed on the 3rd fret, it effectively raises the pitch of all the open strings by three half steps. By doing so, the therapist can play the same chord shapes and patterns as they would in the key of C, but the actual sound produced will be in the key of Eb.

3. A 13-year-old client with autism is brought to his initial music therapy session. According to his record, he shows tactile defensiveness and has limited verbal ability. On entering the room, he walks around its perimeter looking at his hand as he runs it along the wall. In the room there is a piano, a drum, and a xylophone. Which of the following is the BEST initial approach to working with this client?

Observe and musically reflect his responses to the environment.

Take him by the hand and lead him to the instruments.

Verbally welcome him and invite him to the piano.

Ignore his behavior and begin playing music on the piano

Observing the client will give the therapist information on how to musically engage and reflect his responses.

Explanation

Observing the client will give the therapist information on how to musically engage and reflect his responses.

4. A music therapist on a rehabilitation unit is assessing new patient who has paraplegia to determine the patient's musical background and preferences. Which of the following is the BEST method for the therapist to use?

Chart review

Patient interview

Family interview

Patient improvisation

The patient is usually the best source of information and paraplegia alone will not prevent the patient from reporting musical background and preferences.

Explanation

The patient is usually the best source of information and paraplegia alone will not prevent the patient from reporting musical background and preferences.

5. A music therapist is working with a group of nonverbal individuals with severe multiple disabilities. After a few sessions, the therapist notes that songs with faster tempi or complex rhythmic patterns cause several group members to exhibit signs of distress and sensory overload. The BEST action for the music therapist to take is to

Play songs with which the clients are familiar.

Alternate the tempi of the interventions between slow and fast.

Divide the group based on response level.

Use a variety of simple rhythmic patterns at a modified tempo.

The response of the clients indicates a need for flexible tempi and simplification of the rhythmic pattern.

Explanation

The response of the clients indicates a need for flexible tempi and simplification of the rhythmic pattern.

6. Which of the following group music experiences would Best develop a client's social skills?

Music video production

Music-assisted relaxation

Keyboard lessons

Computer-generated composition

Music video production would best develop a client's social skills because it involves collaboration and teamwork. In order to create a music video, individuals need to work together, communicate effectively, and coordinate their efforts. This process allows clients to interact with others, express their ideas, and learn how to work in a group setting. Additionally, music video production often involves performing and presenting in front of others, which can help clients build confidence and improve their social skills further.

Explanation

Music video production would best develop a client's social skills because it involves collaboration and teamwork. In order to create a music video, individuals need to work together, communicate effectively, and coordinate their efforts. This process allows clients to interact with others, express their ideas, and learn how to work in a group setting. Additionally, music video production often involves performing and presenting in front of others, which can help clients build confidence and improve their social skills further.

7. A music therapist is working with several clients who are learning to play a variety of guitars. They have advanced in their skills and are ready for group performance. When performing together, one member becomes very excited and begins to play louder than the others. He does not respond to the therapist's cues to play softer. To achieve musical balance within this group, which of the following guitars should the therapist ask this client to play?

12-string

Three-quarter size

Steel string

Classical

The classical guitar is most conducive to soft playing of all the guitars listed because it has nylon strings, which are usually played with the fingers instead of a pick.

Explanation

The classical guitar is most conducive to soft playing of all the guitars listed because it has nylon strings, which are usually played with the fingers instead of a pick.

8. During a music therapy assessment, a client with late-stage dementia changed her facial expression several times, hummed parts of a familiar melody, made eye contact with the therapist, and attempted to play a hand drum. She was unresponsive to other stimuli in the environment. Which of the following would be the Best treatment recommendation for this client?

Individual sessions emphasizing reality orientation

Individual sessions emphasizing sensory awareness and stimulation

A small rhythm group emphasizing reminiscence and life review

A music appreciation group emphasizing reminiscence and life review

Based on the client's behavior during the music therapy assessment, it can be inferred that she is showing engagement and responsiveness specifically to the music-related stimuli. This suggests that individual sessions emphasizing sensory awareness and stimulation would be the best treatment recommendation for this client. This approach would capitalize on her ability to connect with music, using it as a means to stimulate her senses and promote engagement and interaction.

Explanation

Based on the client's behavior during the music therapy assessment, it can be inferred that she is showing engagement and responsiveness specifically to the music-related stimuli. This suggests that individual sessions emphasizing sensory awareness and stimulation would be the best treatment recommendation for this client. This approach would capitalize on her ability to connect with music, using it as a means to stimulate her senses and promote engagement and interaction.

9. A music therapist worked with 8-year-old patient for 2 weeks prior to a surgical procedure. To create comfort through structure and familiarity immediately preceding the surgery, the music therapist should

Introduce a relaxation intervention.

Use puppets or stuffed toys.

Introduce known experiences in a predictable order.

Use a songwriting experiences to express feelings.

Providing a structured, familiar environment aids in coping with a stressful situation.

Explanation

Providing a structured, familiar environment aids in coping with a stressful situation.

10. Which of the following is part of a behavioral objective?

Staff approach

Assessment results

Time frame

Theoretical framework

In addition to time frames, behavioral objectives also include observable (overt) and measureable behavior and specific evaluation criteria.

Explanation

In addition to time frames, behavioral objectives also include observable (overt) and measureable behavior and specific evaluation criteria.

11. Which of the following music experiences BEST promotes spatial awareness for a group of adults with developmental disabilities?

Rehearsing a choreographed dance sequence

Facilitating movement through live music

Moving freely to client-preferred music

Participating in an action song

B. Live music can best facilitate spatial awareness by directing clients to move their bodies and/or body parts in space.

Explanation

B. Live music can best facilitate spatial awareness by directing clients to move their bodies and/or body parts in space.