CRA Leisure Education & Motivation Flashcards
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What does a 'leisure lifestyle' refer to in the context of recreational therapy?
Answer: A client's overall pattern of freely chosen, satisfying leisure activities integrated into daily life
A leisure lifestyle encompasses the broad pattern of how an individual chooses and engages in leisure activities as a regular, fulfilling part of their daily routine.
Which barrier to leisure participation is considered an 'intrapersonal barrier'?
Answer: Low self-confidence about one's ability to participate
Intrapersonal barriers are internal psychological factors such as low confidence, fear of failure, or lack of motivation that prevent leisure participation.
A recreation aide notices a client who previously enjoyed painting has stopped participating since admission. The most appropriate action is to:
Answer: Investigate potential barriers and re-engage the client with modified options if needed
Investigating why a previously enjoyable activity has been abandoned allows the aide to address barriers and adapt programming to re-engage the client therapeutically.
Which of the following is an example of an 'extrinsic motivator' in leisure programming?
Answer: A client earns a prize for attending five activity sessions
Extrinsic motivation comes from external rewards or incentives such as prizes, praise, or privileges rather than from the inherent enjoyment of the activity.
In leisure education, 'activity skills training' is best described as:
Answer: Helping clients develop the competencies needed to participate in chosen leisure activities
Activity skills training provides clients with the specific abilities, knowledge, and confidence needed to successfully engage in leisure activities of their choice.
Which theoretical model emphasizes that leisure is most beneficial when it matches a person's skill level with the challenge of the activity?
Answer: Csikszentmihalyi's Flow Theory
Csikszentmihalyi's Flow Theory proposes that optimal leisure experience ('flow') occurs when the challenge of an activity is balanced with the participant's skill level.