NCTRC Leisure Education and Counseling 2

Question 1

What is the main purpose of administering a leisure interest inventory to a client in therapeutic recreation?

Accepted Answer

To identify activities the client enjoys or wishes to learn for programming

Answer

A leisure interest inventory identifies a client's existing interests, preferences, and desired leisure activities so the CTRS can create a relevant and motivating individualized program.

Question 2

Intrinsic motivation in leisure is best characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Engaging in leisure activities for personal satisfaction, enjoyment, and internal fulfillment

Answer

Intrinsic motivation refers to engaging in activities for internal rewards such as personal enjoyment, satisfaction, curiosity, and the inherent pleasure of the activity itself.

Question 3

When developing a leisure education program for a client with a newly acquired disability, the CTRS should first:

Accepted Answer

Assess the client's pre-disability leisure history and current interests and abilities

Answer

Assessing pre-disability leisure patterns builds on existing interests and skills, making the leisure education program more personally meaningful and increasing client motivation.

Question 4

Which technique is most appropriate for helping a client with social anxiety develop leisure participation skills in group settings?

Accepted Answer

Graded exposure progressing from individual activities to small groups to larger groups

Answer

Graded exposure systematically introduces social situations of increasing complexity, allowing the client to build confidence and social skills incrementally while managing anxiety.

Question 5

The 'community leisure resources' component of leisure education is primarily designed to:

Accepted Answer

Help clients identify, locate, and access leisure opportunities in their home community

Answer

The community leisure resources component prepares clients to independently identify and access available leisure opportunities so they can continue participation after discharge.

NCTRC Test Practice Test

NCTRC Test Practice Test

NCTRC Leisure Education and Counseling 2