NCTRC Standardized Assessment Instruments 3

Question 1

Which of the following assessment instruments is MOST appropriate for evaluating leisure functioning in clients with intellectual disabilities?

Accepted Answer

STILAP (State Technical Institute's Leisure Activities Profile) adapted for picture-based or simplified item formats

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A complex written self-report questionnaire

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A standardized instrument designed for the general adult population without modification

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A structured 2-hour interview requiring extensive verbal responses

Question 2

The Reynolds Leisure Interest Scale (RLIS) is BEST suited for use with which population?

Accepted Answer

Older adults in long-term care to identify current leisure interests

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Pediatric oncology clients under age 8

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Competitive athletes measuring sports performance

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Clients with severe communication impairments

Question 3

When using observational assessment methods, the CTRS can increase validity by:

Accepted Answer

Observing the client across multiple settings and time points using a structured observation protocol

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Observing the client only once in a controlled clinic setting

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Relying on memory rather than written observation notes

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Asking staff to conduct all observations without CTRS involvement

Question 4

Content validity in a TR assessment instrument is established by:

Accepted Answer

Expert review verifying that assessment items comprehensively represent the construct being measured

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Comparing scores from two separate raters

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Administering the instrument to a large normative sample

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Correlating assessment scores with a gold-standard criterion measure

Question 5

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a 'norm-referenced' standardized TR assessment?

Accepted Answer

To compare a client's performance against the scores of a normative reference group

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To compare a client's performance against a predetermined standard of mastery

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To evaluate whether a client has achieved a specific behavioral goal

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To measure client satisfaction with TR services

Question 6

A CTRS uses the CERT (Comprehensive Evaluation in Recreational Therapy) to assess a client. The CERT primarily yields information about:

Accepted Answer

Observable functional behaviors during recreational activities, including general, individual task, and group participation domains

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Leisure interests and preferred activity types

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Physical fitness parameters including strength and endurance

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Community recreation resource awareness