Midterm Slagle Content

Question 1

Florence Stattel

Answer 1

Tilt tables. OT is a means to an end. Defended the use of reductionistic methods

Question 2

June Sokolov

Answer 2

Analysis of the role of OT administrator & educator. The future of the OT profession relies on good OT students. “Help others help themselves.”

Question 3

Ruth Brunyate

Answer 3

“Providing service to others, acquiring knowledge of human problems (both physically & mentally) is the key to success.” “You cannot graduate an experienced therapist.” Mentoring students is important.

Question 4

Margaret Rood

Answer 4

Students need to be active learners; total dependence will weaken a student. “Learning is a reflex - it develops with heavy work, & later with light work.”

Question 5

Lillian Wegg

Answer 5

Emphasized the importance of analyzing the individual so they can return to society and function at their highest level. OT’s role in vocational training and work hardening was validated.

Question 6

Muriel Zimmerman

Answer 6

Emphasized the importance of adaptive equipment. With the use of adaptive equipment, one can extend metaphorically beyond their disability & escape from tragedy/trauma.

Question 7

Mary Reilly

Answer 7

“Man by the use of his hands, engaged by mind & will can promote their health.” Criticism of the profession is good. Promoted the use of arts & crafts.

Question 8

Naida Ackley

Answer 8

Examined the use of OT in mental health settings. Stressed the need for good OT students to carry on the profession.

Question 9

Jean Ayres

Answer 9

Elaborated on the interrelationship & interdependence of sensitometer & cognitive domains through contemporary theories:
- Dynamic Systems Theory
- Neuro-occupation
- Chaos Theory

Question 10

Gail Filder

Answer 10

“Subject matter mastery should enhance feelings of “ego mastery.” Learning is a continuous and ongoing process. The goal of education is to identify growth and change through an effective teacher-learner process.

Question 11

Elizabeth Yerxa

Answer 11

“Authentic” OT. “OT begins where everyone else has given up.” Patient involvement in treatment is essential.

Question 12

Wilma West

Answer 12

OTs need to keep up with healthcare changes. “OTs need to focus on new times instead of recapping old times.” Healthcare should focus on “the individual human being, instead of a collection of human organ systems which are diseased.”

Question 13

Lela Llorenz

Answer 13

Facilitate development & provide a preventative theme. OT is an agent of change & has helped to facilitate adaptive behaviors.

Question 14

Alice Jantzen

Answer 14

The survival of OT depends on our ability to clearly state our PRODUCTS & SERVICES. PROFESSIONALISM. STUDENTS will keep the field alive.

Question 15

Mary Fiorentino

Answer 15

Growth & development of pediatrics & OT. It is up to the OT to become a professional, reach their highest level of development, & survive.

Question 16

Josephine Moore

Answer 16

Neuroscience & evolution of the limbic system. “Humans need to understand the emotional/limbic brain & drives ‘to-be’ before they can understand their intellectual brain.”

Question 17

Joy Huss

Answer 17

Emphasized non-verbal communication. “Touch is non-verbal communication that takes importance when words fail.”

Question 18

Lorna Jean King

Answer 18

Emphasized purposeful activity being “bred into our bones.” Purposeful activity goes hand-in-hand with goal-directed activity.

Question 19

Irene Hollis

Answer 19

“Academic training is the base of a professional career.” “Opportunities will be cleverly disguised as seemingly unsolvable solutions.” “Do the uncommon things uncommonly well.”