CTRS Activity Analysis & Facilitation Techniques

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of activity analysis in therapeutic recreation?

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To systematically examine an activity's inherent characteristics and demands to determine its therapeutic potential

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To identify only the physical requirements of an activity

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To document a client's performance during an activity session

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To select activities based solely on client preferences

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT typically included as a domain in a standard activity analysis?

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Financial cost to the facility

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Physical demands

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Cognitive demands

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Social interaction patterns

Question 3

In activity analysis, which of the following would be classified under 'cognitive demands'?

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Memory and sequencing required to complete the task

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Range of motion required to perform the activity

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Number of participants needed to complete the activity

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Emotional expression opportunities provided by the activity

Question 4

The 'APIE' process in therapeutic recreation stands for:

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Assess, Plan, Implement, Evaluate

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Analyze, Practice, Integrate, Execute

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Assess, Program, Intervene, Educate

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Adapt, Plan, Interact, Evaluate

Question 5

Which facilitation technique involves the therapist systematically reducing the level of assistance provided as the client demonstrates increasing independence?

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Fading

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Prompting hierarchy

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Shaping

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Chaining

Question 6

In activity analysis, 'social interaction patterns' refers to which of the following?

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The type and level of social interaction required, such as intragroup, intergroup, or aggregate participation

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The cultural background and heritage of the participants

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The number of staff members needed to safely facilitate the activity

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The verbal communication skills required to engage in the activity

Question 7

Which of the following best describes 'task analysis' in therapeutic recreation?

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Breaking down a complex activity into smaller, sequential steps to facilitate teaching and skill acquisition

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Analyzing the financial and staffing cost of implementing a therapeutic task

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Evaluating a client's overall performance across multiple tasks in a session

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Selecting tasks that are appropriate for a client's specific clinical diagnosis