Foundations and Theoretical Frameworks Flashcards
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The Ecology of Human Performance (EHP) framework emphasizes which central concept?
Answer: The role of context in determining task performance and person-task fit
EHP, developed by Dunn and colleagues, places context at the center of understanding how people perform tasks.
Which theoretical premise underlies the Kawa (River) Model?
Answer: Life as a river where flow represents well-being and obstructions represent illness or disability
The Kawa Model uses the metaphor of a river to represent life energy and well-being, developed to reflect collectivist cultural values.
In the Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO) model, 'occupational performance' is best described as:
Answer: The dynamic transaction among person, environment, and occupation across time and space
PEO defines occupational performance as the outcome of the dynamic, interwoven relationship among person, environment, and occupation.
A therapist using the Biomechanical Frame of Reference would prioritize:
Answer: Joint range of motion, muscle strength, and endurance for functional tasks
The Biomechanical FOR focuses on structural and mechanical components—ROM, strength, and endurance—to restore functional movement.
Which statement best reflects the philosophical basis of occupational justice?
Answer: All individuals deserve equal access to meaningful occupation regardless of social or structural barriers
Occupational justice holds that participation in meaningful occupation is a basic human right and that structural barriers constitute occupational injustice.
The Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) concept of 'volitional subsystem' refers to:
Answer: Motivation, personal causation, values, and interests that drive occupational choices
MOHO's volition subsystem encompasses the motivation to engage in occupation, including personal causation, values, and interests.
Which frame of reference is most appropriate for a child with autism spectrum disorder who demonstrates sensory defensiveness and difficulty with self-regulation?
Answer: Sensory Integration Frame of Reference
Ayres Sensory Integration addresses sensory processing differences, including defensiveness and self-regulation challenges common in ASD.