Activity Analysis Flashcards
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During activity analysis, which component addresses the sensory information a client must process to complete a task?
Answer: Sensory-perceptual requirements
Sensory-perceptual requirements refer to the sensory input and perceptual processing needed to perform an activity.
An OT is analyzing meal preparation. Which aspect of activity analysis examines the sequence of steps required?
Answer: Process skills
Process skills include organizing and adapting actions, which encompasses sequencing steps in a task.
When analyzing the activity demands of knitting, the yarn, needles, and pattern would be categorized under:
Answer: Objects and their properties
Objects and their properties refers to the tools, materials, and equipment used in an activity.
A client with limited finger dexterity struggles to button a shirt. Which activity analysis framework component best identifies this barrier?
Answer: Body structures and functions
Body structures and functions include physiological and anatomical capacities such as fine motor control and finger strength.
Activity analysis reveals that playing a board game requires turn-taking and rule-following. These are examples of:
Answer: Social interaction skills
Social interaction skills include turn-taking, following social rules, and engaging appropriately with others.
In activity analysis, 'space demands' refers to:
Answer: Physical environment characteristics needed to perform the activity
Space demands describe the physical environmental requirements such as size, lighting, and surface needed for the activity.
Which approach to activity analysis examines how an activity can be graded to match a client's current functional level?
Answer: Adapted activity analysis
Adapted activity analysis identifies how task parameters can be modified or graded to meet a specific client's capabilities.
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