A Client Is Very Reluctant to Participate in Occupational Therapy

question 5

Multiple Choice

A client is very reluctant to participate in occupational therapy. When questioned about his lack of motivation, the client states that "it's not worth it," and "I won't be any good at doing what I used to do, and I can't make anything better!" What would best fit the description of the client's perceptions?

• A) Learned helplessness
• B) Perceived barriers
• C) Low self-efficacy
• D) Lack of self-advocacy

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