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Intro_CH.3 Key Terms
Intro to OT (4th ed.) - O'Brien & Hussey - CH.3_terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| active being | the view of humans as actively involved in controlling & determining their own behavior |
| activity | state or condition of being involved (participant); a general class of human actions that is goal-directed |
| adaptation | a change in function that promotes survival & self-actualization |
| altruism | the unselfish concern for the welfare for others |
| axiology | study of values |
| client-centered approach | an approach in which the client, family, & significant others are active participants throughout the therapeutic process |
| dignity | the quality or state of being worthy, honored, or esteemed |
| epistemology | investigate the nature, origin, & limits of human knowledge (how does a person know what he knows) |
| equality | treating all individuals equally with an attitude of fairness & impartiality & respecting each individual's beliefs, values, & lifestyles in the day-today interactions |
| freedom | an individual's right to exercise choice & to demonstrate initiative, & self-direction |
| holistic approach | an approach that deems that each individual should be seen as a complete & unified whole rather than a series of parts or problems to be managed |
| humanism | the belief that the client should be treated as a person, not an object |
| justice | the need for all OT practitioners to abide by the laws that govern the practice & the legal rights of the client |
| metaphysical component | one part of philosophy that addresses questions such as "What is the nature of humankind?" |
| occupation | activity in which one engages that is meaningful & central to one's identity |
| occupation as a means | the use of a specific occupation to bring about a change in the client's performance |
| occupation as an end | the desired outcome or product of intervention |
| occupational performance | the ability to carry out activities in the areas of occupation |
| phenomenological | that which is determined by the experience of individuals |
| professional philosophy | a set of values, beliefs, truths, & principles that guide the practitioner's actions |
| prudence | the ability to demonstrate sound judgement, care, & discretion |
| quality of life | a relative measurement of what is meaningful & what provides satisfaction to an individual |
| role | a pattern of behavior that involves certain rights & duties that an individual is expected, trained, & encouraged to perform in a particular social situation |
| reductionistic | an approach used by the US healthcare system wherein humankind is reduced to separately functioning body parts. |
| task | considered the basic units of behavior & are the simplest form of an action (ex. reaching for a ball) |
| truthfulness | the value demonstrated through behavior that is accountable, honest, & accurate, & that maintains one's professional competence |
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