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Which therapeutic recreation model was developed by Carol Ann Peterson and Scout Gunn and is sometimes called the 'Leisure Ability Model'?
Answer: Therapeutic Recreation Service Model
Peterson and Gunn developed the Therapeutic Recreation Service Model, which organizes TR services along a continuum from treatment to independent leisure.
What is 'functional intervention' in the context of the Leisure Ability Model?
Answer: Treatment aimed at improving functional abilities necessary for leisure participation
Functional intervention addresses deficits in physical, cognitive, emotional, or social skills that hinder a client's ability to engage in leisure.
Under the Health Protection/Health Promotion Model developed by Ardell and adapted by Shank and Coyle, what is the primary goal of therapeutic recreation?
Answer: To move clients from illness toward optimal health and well-being
This model positions TR as facilitating movement along a health continuum from illness/disability toward optimal health.
Which assessment tool is specifically designed for use in therapeutic recreation to evaluate a client's leisure lifestyle?
Answer: Leisure Diagnostic Battery (LDB)
The Leisure Diagnostic Battery (LDB), developed by Witt and Ellis, assesses perceived leisure competence and control.
What does 'therapeutic recreation' primarily distinguish itself from 'recreation therapy' in professional terminology?
Answer: The terms are often used interchangeably, but 'recreation therapy' emphasizes clinical treatment while 'therapeutic recreation' is broader
Though often used interchangeably, 'recreation therapy' tends to emphasize the clinical/medical aspect while 'therapeutic recreation' encompasses a broader continuum of services.
Which NCTRC exam content area covers understanding and applying assessment tools and gathering client data?
Answer: Assessment of Client/Patient
The 'Assessment of Client/Patient' domain covers selecting, administering, and interpreting assessments to understand client needs and strengths.
What is 'reminiscence therapy,' a common therapeutic recreation intervention, primarily used for?
Answer: Helping older adults or those with cognitive decline recall and share past experiences to improve mood and identity
Reminiscence therapy uses life review and recollection of past events to enhance psychological well-being, especially for older adults.