An OT Practitioner Would Like to Give a Written Home

question 2

Multiple Choice

An OT practitioner would like to give a written home program to a client to help with carryover of treatment. Each time, the client refuses the program, stating that he cannot read the program due to "forgetting his glasses." What is the best way for the OT practitioner to proceed?

• A) Make a referral to an eye doctor to have the client's vision checked.
• B) Provide a handout with pictures, and demonstrate the program components to the client.
• C) Inform the client that he will not make progress in therapy if he refuses the program.
• D) Provide the client inexpensive reading glasses.

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Definitions:

Modelling

The process of creating representations of complex systems or behaviors to simplify analysis and understanding.

Negative Reinforcement

Negative reinforcement is a behavioral principle where the removal of an unfavorable condition strengthens or increases the likelihood of a desired behavior.

Behaviour

Refers to the actions or reactions of an object or organism, usually in relation to their environment.

Negative Stimulus

An unfavorable event or situation that elicits a response or reaction, often used in conditioning and behavioral studies.