ACC Activity Program Development 3

Question 1

Which concept describes activities designed to connect residents with meaningful roles they held earlier in life?

Accepted Answer

Continuity theory

Answer

Continuity theory suggests that maintaining connections to past roles, habits, and interests supports psychological well-being and identity in older adults.

Question 2

A resident refuses to attend any group activities. The activity consultant's BEST response is to:

Accepted Answer

Offer alternative one-on-one activities aligned with the resident's interests

Answer

Resident rights include the right to refuse, but the activity professional must offer meaningful alternatives and document efforts to meet the resident's psychosocial needs.

Question 3

When using the interest survey in activity assessment, which approach yields the most useful data?

Accepted Answer

Conducting a structured interview and supplementing with family input when needed

Answer

A structured interview allows the activity professional to clarify responses and probe for details, while family input supplements when the resident has communication limitations.

Question 4

Which principle of therapeutic recreation underpins the inclusion of 'spiritual activities' in an activity program?

Accepted Answer

Holistic well-being across all life domains

Answer

Holistic care recognizes spiritual well-being as one of several interconnected dimensions of health, alongside physical, social, emotional, and cognitive domains.

Question 5

For a newly admitted resident who is isolated and depressed, which initial programming strategy is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Scheduling one-on-one visits to build rapport before introducing group participation

Answer

Building rapport through individual visits reduces social anxiety and establishes trust, increasing the likelihood of successful group participation over time.

(ACC) Activity Consultant Certified Practice Test

(ACC) Activity Consultant Certified Practice Test

ACC Activity Program Development 3