Philosophy-Chapter 3

Question 1

professional philosophy is…

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set of values, beliefs, truths, and principles that guide the practitioner’s actions

Question 2

professional philosophy defines

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the nature of the profession, guides the actions of practitioners, and supports profession’s domains

Question 3

philosophy of OT adopted in

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1979

Question 4

philosophy of OT reaffirmed in

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2004

Question 5

Framework to understanding philosophical base of OT

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Metaphysical
Epistemology
Axiology

Question 6

Metaphysical

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questions concerned with nature of humankind

Question 7

Epistemology

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nature, origin, and limits of human knowledge. “How do we know things?” “How do we know that we know?”

Question 8

Axiology

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study of values. “What are the standards and rules of right conduct?”

Question 9

Metaphysical Component

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Emphasis on the organic and functional relationship between parts and the whole being

Question 10

_____ core concept of the OT profession.

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The belief of a holistic approach

Question 11

OT’s believe humans are

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active beings

Question 12

humans are ___ controlling and determining their own behavior

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actively

Question 13

Humans have a ____ interaction between the person and their environment

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continuous

Question 14

occupation’s do this

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Fulfill each individual’s need for security, belonging, physiological esteem, and self-actualization.

Question 15

_____ and ____ in occupations are essential to one’s identity and well-being

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Engagement and participation

Question 16

classification of occupations

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activites of daily living
instrumental activities of daily living
self care
education
work
play
leisure
participation in social activities

Question 17

aspects of occupations

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performance in areas of occupation
performance skills
performance patterns
internal and external context
activity demands
client factors

Question 18

epistemology definition

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Investigates the nature, origin, and limits of human knowledge

Question 19

epistemology can help give a

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Base of understanding motivation, change, and learning

Question 20

humans learn through experience such as

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thinking, feeling, and doing

Question 21

OT emphasizes ____ as the primary mechanism for learning and re-learning various skills

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doing

Question 22

Occupation as a means

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Use of specific occupation to bring about change to the client’s performance

Question 23

Occupation as an end

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Desired outcome or product of intervention and derived from a person’s values, experiences, and culture

Question 24

Knowing by doing will lead to

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adaption

Question 25

OT’s are optimistic each individual has the potential to

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grow, adapt, and change

Question 26

axiology

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examines the values of a profession

Question 27

rules of conduct came from

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moral treatment era

Question 28

humanism

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belief that client should be treated as a person, not an object

Question 29

Core Values and Attitudes of OT

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Altruism, equality, freedom, justice, dignity, truth and prudence

Question 30

Altruism

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Unselfish concern for the welfare of others

Question 31

equality

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Treating all individuals equally with an attitude of fairness and impartiality and respecting each individual’s beliefs, values, and lifestyles in the day-to-day interaction

Question 32

freedom

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Individual’s right to exercise choice

Question 33

justice

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Laws that govern the practice and to respect the legal rights of the client

Question 34

dignity

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Uniqueness of each individual is emphasized

Question 35

truth

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Demonstrated through behavior that is accountable, honest, and accurate

Question 36

prudence

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Ability to demonstrate sound judgment, care and discretion