An OTA Is Working with a Client on Sitting Balance

question 1

Multiple Choice

An OTA is working with a client on sitting balance after he sustained multiple fractures and a traumatic brain injury from a car accident. Which of the following will challenge the client to maintain an upright, seated position?

• A) The presence of lines that will get in the way
• B) Inability to bear weight on lower extremities
• C) Inability to attend to directions
• D) Impulsivity

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Definitions:

Figure And Ground

A principle in visual perception that describes how humans separate an object (the figure) from its surrounding area (the ground).

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli over time.

Feature Detectors

Neurons in the brain that respond to specific features of a stimulus, such as lines, edges, or movement, playing a crucial role in the process of perception.

Narrow Black-And-White Lines

A visual pattern typically consisting of slim, alternating black and white stripes.