Philosophy-Chapter 3 Flashcards
professional philosophy is…
set of values, beliefs, truths, and principles that guide the practitioner’s actions
professional philosophy defines
the nature of the profession, guides the actions of practitioners, and supports profession’s domains
philosophy of OT adopted in
1979
philosophy of OT reaffirmed in
2004
Framework to understanding philosophical base of OT
Metaphysical
Epistemology
Axiology
Metaphysical
questions concerned with nature of humankind
Epistemology
nature, origin, and limits of human knowledge. “How do we know things?” “How do we know that we know?”
Axiology
study of values. “What are the standards and rules of right conduct?”
Metaphysical Component
Emphasis on the organic and functional relationship between parts and the whole being
_____ core concept of the OT profession.
The belief of a holistic approach
OT’s believe humans are
active beings
humans are ___ controlling and determining their own behavior
actively
Humans have a ____ interaction between the person and their environment
continuous
occupation’s do this
Fulfill each individual’s need for security, belonging, physiological esteem, and self-actualization.
_____ and ____ in occupations are essential to one’s identity and well-being
Engagement and participation
classification of occupations
activites of daily living instrumental activities of daily living self care education work play leisure participation in social activities
aspects of occupations
performance in areas of occupation performance skills performance patterns internal and external context activity demands client factors
epistemology definition
Investigates the nature, origin, and limits of human knowledge
epistemology can help give a
Base of understanding motivation, change, and learning
humans learn through experience such as
thinking, feeling, and doing
OT emphasizes ____ as the primary mechanism for learning and re-learning various skills
doing
Occupation as a means
Use of specific occupation to bring about change to the client’s performance
Occupation as an end
Desired outcome or product of intervention and derived from a person’s values, experiences, and culture
Knowing by doing will lead to
adaption
OT’s are optimistic each individual has the potential to
grow, adapt, and change
axiology
examines the values of a profession
rules of conduct came from
moral treatment era
humanism
belief that client should be treated as a person, not an object
Core Values and Attitudes of OT
Altruism, equality, freedom, justice, dignity, truth and prudence
Altruism
Unselfish concern for the welfare of others
equality
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
freedom
Individual’s right to exercise choice
justice
Laws that govern the practice and to respect the legal rights of the client
dignity
Uniqueness of each individual is emphasized
truth
Demonstrated through behavior that is accountable, honest, and accurate
prudence
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment, care and discretion
