NCTRC NCTRC Foundational Knowledge and Theoretical Frameworks 5

Question 1

In the Health Protection/Health Promotion Model developed by Austin, which role does the TR specialist assume when a client is in poor health?

Accepted Answer

Therapist

Answer

Austin's model specifies that the TR specialist acts as a therapist when the client is in poor health and requires prescriptive, directed intervention to stabilize or improve functioning.

Question 2

Outcome-based documentation in TR requires that goals be written in terms of:

Accepted Answer

Observable and measurable client behaviors

Answer

Outcome-based documentation requires goals stated as observable, measurable client behaviors so progress can be objectively evaluated.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of tertiary prevention in therapeutic recreation?

Accepted Answer

Providing leisure education to prevent relapse after substance abuse treatment

Answer

Tertiary prevention aims to reduce the impact of an existing condition and prevent relapse or complications, such as post-treatment leisure education in substance abuse recovery.

Question 4

The Therapeutic Recreation Accountability Model (TRAM) differs from the Leisure Ability Model primarily in that TRAM:

Accepted Answer

Explicitly links program services to client outcomes and demonstrates accountability

Answer

TRAM, developed by Stumbo and Peterson, provides a systematic framework connecting assessment, program design, implementation, and outcome measurement to demonstrate TR's effectiveness.

Question 5

A TR specialist notices that a client avoids group activities due to fear of embarrassment. This barrier is BEST classified as:

Accepted Answer

Intrapersonal barrier

Answer

Intrapersonal barriers originate within the individual, such as psychological states like fear, anxiety, or lack of self-confidence that inhibit leisure participation.

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