Foundations and Theoretical Frameworks Flashcards
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The concept of 'occupational deprivation,' as described in occupational science, refers to:
Answer: A prolonged state in which a person is unable to engage in meaningful occupation due to external circumstances
Occupational deprivation occurs when external factors—such as incarceration, displacement, or poverty—chronically prevent participation in meaningful occupation.
In the Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement (CMOP-E), the triangle's three occupational performance components are:
Answer: Self-care, productivity, and leisure
CMOP-E categorizes occupations into self-care, productivity, and leisure as the three broad domains of occupational performance.
A practitioner using the Cognitive Behavioral Frame of Reference would focus primarily on:
Answer: Identifying and modifying maladaptive thought patterns that affect occupational performance
The Cognitive Behavioral FOR targets the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to improve occupational engagement.
The 'just right challenge' principle, emphasized in sensory integration theory, describes:
Answer: Offering tasks that are slightly beyond current ability to promote adaptive responses and neural organization
Ayres proposed that activities pitched just above current ability elicit adaptive responses that promote sensory integration and skill development.
Which of the following best describes the role of 'occupational form' in the Dynamic Interactional Model?
Answer: The physical and sociocultural context in which occupation occurs
Occupational form, as described by Nelson, refers to the objective, pre-existing structure of an activity including its physical and sociocultural context.
According to the Intentional Relationship Model (IRM), a therapist who acknowledges a client's distress without trying to immediately fix it is using which therapeutic mode?
Answer: Empathizing
IRM's empathizing mode involves conveying emotional understanding and resonating with the client's experience without rushing to solutions.
Which statement correctly distinguishes a 'frame of reference' from an 'occupational therapy model'?
Answer: A frame of reference links theory to practice and guides evaluation and intervention; a model is a conceptual tool that organizes understanding of occupation
Models (like MOHO or CMOP-E) provide conceptual frameworks for understanding occupation and the person, while frames of reference translate theory into specific practice guidelines for evaluation and intervention.