PHILOSOPHY IN OT

Question 1

Define philosophy

Answer 1

A framework for thinking /

Theory or attitude that acts as a guiding principle for behaviour

Question 2

Define values

Answer 2

Views people hold about what is important, worthwhile and of merit

Question 3

What are personal values moulded by?

Answer 3

Social, cultural and political contexts and life experiences

Question 4

Importance of professional values?

Answer 4

Guide how members of the profession work and set the standards for the profession or business

Question 5

Define assumptions (as a philosophical framework for thinking)

Answer 5

Ideas or principles that are taken for granted as the basis for argument and action; you believe it to be true but is not yet proven

Question 6

Define beliefs (as a philosophical framework for thinking)

Answer 6

Convictions about what is true; something you are certain is true without proof

Question 7

How is a philosophical framework a guide for practice? (3 points)

Answer 7

• Enables a professional identity
• Explains a practice that is unique and looks unique
• Explains the hidden and often underestimated complexity of a profession

Question 8

What are the basic philosophical assumptions of OT? (3 points)

Answer 8

1. What is most real for OT?
2. What is knowledge in OT?
3. What is the right action in OT?

Question 9

Define ontology

Answer 9

Branch of metaphysics concerned with the nature or essence of being or existing

Question 10

Questions related to ontology?

Answer 10

WHAT IS MOST REAL?
What is OT’s view of the human?
What are the most real dimensions of life from an OT perspective?

Question 11

The three views of humans (in relation to ontology)?

Answer 11

1. Humans are ever changing occupational beings
2. Humans are interconnected with their environments
3. Humans transform and are transformed by their actions and environments

Question 12

Define epistemology

Answer 12

The theory of knowledge
Knowledge about occupation:
- organises and integrates all other knowledge
- clarifies desired consequences of action
- is continuously changing

Question 13

Questions related to epistemology?

Answer 13

WHAT IS KNOWLEDGE?
What knowledge is most important in OT?
How is knowledge organised?
How is knowledge acquired and used?

Question 14

Define axiology

Answer 14

The study of values including what is good, beautiful and morally desirable – directly observable values and actions

Question 15

Questions related to axiology?

Answer 15

WHAT IS RIGHT ACTION?

Question 16

What are the views of axiology? (3 points)

Answer 16

1. Collaborative practice: views OT values and beliefs about reality and knowledge
2. Occupation-centered practice: help clients participate in meaningful. satisfying and health-promoting occupations
3. Clients and Environments as a whole: occupations that are meaningful to clients occur in an interconnection b/w E and P

Question 17

Core values of OT’s axiology?

Answer 17

Value and respect:

• Humanity and dignity of all people
• The perspectives and subjective experiences of clients
• Empathy, caring, and genuine engagement in the therapeutic encounter
• The use of imagination in creating occupational opportunities

Question 18

Explains how occupation is a core concept of OT

Answer 18

All people have a basic motive/need/right for occupation

Question 19

What do occupations provide?

Answer 19

Source of: 
Meaning
Purpose/function
Choice and control
Satisfaction
Integrating body and mind
Means of:
Organising and structuring time and materials and spave

Question 20

What are the values of OT? (3 points)

Answer 20

Occ is necessary for health
Respect for the value of occ in human life
Importance of active engagement and empowerment of clients

Question 21

Outline client-centered practice

Answer 21

Enabling occ via collaborating with people to enable them to choose, organise and perform those occupations they find useful and meaningful in their environment
Doing WITH rather than doing for