As an Occupational Therapy Practitioner, You Want a Practice Grounded

question 10

Multiple Choice

As an occupational therapy practitioner, you want a practice grounded in evidence. Which of the following best describes evidence-based practice?

• A) The judicious use of current best evidence to make decisions regarding your individual clients
• B) The use of the same well-researched practice guidelines for all your patients
• C) A practice solely based on outcomes of research studies
• D) A practice that only applies to occupational therapists, not occupational therapy assistants

Distinguish between psychological diagnoses and legal terms related to mental health.

Identify the symptoms and causes of anxiety and depression.

Understand the historical perspectives and treatments of abnormal behavior.

Recognize the role of cultural expectations in defining abnormality.

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Definitions:

Geometrically

Geometrically refers to something related to geometry, or in a broader sense, can describe the exponential or multiplicative manner of growth or arrangement.

GDP

Gross Domestic Product, the total market value of all final goods and services produced within a country in a specific time period.

Imported Oil

Oil that is bought from foreign countries and brought into a country for use.

Inefficient Transportation System

A transportation network that fails to move goods or people effectively, often resulting in delays, increased costs, and environmental impact.