Chapter 1 Vocab Key Terms

Question 1

Altruism

one of seven core values

Answer 1

unselfish concern for the welfare of others

eg. commitment, caring, understanding

Question 2

Dignity

one of seven core values

Answer 2

valuing the inherent worth and uniqueness of each person

eg. empathy, respect for self & others

Question 3

Truth

one of seven core values

Answer 3

be faithful to facts and reality

eg.being accountable, honest, authentic in our attitudes

Question 4

Prudence

one of seven core values

Answer 4

ability to govern and discipline oneself through the use of reason
or respond on the basis of intelligent reflection and rational thought
eg. judiciousness, discretion, vigilance

Question 5

occupations

Answer 5

various kinds of life activities in which individuals, groups, or populations engage

Question 6

Client factors

Answer 6

values, beliefs, spirituality, body functions, and body structures that reside within the person

Question 7

Performance skill

Answer 7

observable elements of action that have an implicit functional purpose
ie. motor skills, process skills, social interaction skills

Question 8

Performance patterns

Answer 8

habits, routines, roles, and rituals used by the person in the process of engaging in occupations or activities
note: can enhance or hinder occupational performance

Question 9

context & environment

Answer 9

a variety of interrelated conditions that are within and surrounding the person.

• contexts can be cultural, personal, temporal, and virtual
• Environments are the physical and social conditions that surround the person

Question 10

Philosophical Assumptions

Answer 10

• guide OTs in providing client-centered therapy that meets the needs of the client and society
• express our basic beliefs(and core values) about client and the context in which client functions

Question 11

Equality
Freedom
Justice

Answer 11

Three of the core values of OT
E: all individuals have same rights and opportunities. ie. Fairness, impartiality
F:Exercise choice and independence
J: upholding moral and legal principles ie. fairness

Question 12

personalized medicine

Answer 12

along with philosophical assumptions, tailoring of medical treatments to the individual characteristics of each patient with a focus on the individual as the source of medical data and as the driver of health care

Question 13

person-first language

Answer 13

person identified first and the disease used as secondary descriptor
eg. the fourth grade boy, who is a good speller, loves baseball and has cerebral palsy

Question 14

evidence-based practice

Answer 14

to practice health care based on evidence of the effectiveness of each treatment approach

Question 15

Practice Framework

Answer 15

-outlines the language, constructs and process that describe the occupational therapy profession’s domain of concern

Question 16

OTPF is organized into five aspects. What are they?

Answer 16

Occupations
Client factors
Performance skills
Performance patterns
Context & environment