Lecture 2

Question 1

What are taxonomies?

Answer 1

a classification system, to organize thinking around complex system/concept. Applies a set of rules that help improve communication and understanding. Helps to stimulate theory and research around a topic

Question 2

What is the taxonomic codes of occupational performance?

Answer 2

Voluntary Movement
Action
Task
Activity
Occupation

Question 3

What are the differences b/w occupation and activity?

Answer 3

occupation - something that is personally meaningful, constructed in a unique personal way by an individual
activity - the generic, public interpretation of what someone does and anyone could do it

Question 4

What are the parameters of occupation?

Answer 4

• capacities, knowledge, skills & attitudes
• who and with whom - who does what in society
• what, how, where & using what (rules, norms, processes)
• temporal
• outcomes
• meanings/standards
• socio-cultural, political, economic, geographic, and historical context

Question 5

What are the intrinsic/extrinsic factors leading to occupation?

Answer 5

Intrinsic - basic needs, personality, knowledge, skills, abilities, age, gender, health and illness, values, ses

extrinsic - culture, physical, temperospatial, social factors, circumstance, tangible rewards

Question 6

What is flow experience? How can it bring occupational satisfaction?

Answer 6

Flow experience - is unwavering focus on the task at hand, total engagement that u lose awareness of time, need adequate skills.

Very nature of occupation is personally constructed. those who acheive flow will find great occupational satisfaction