Applied Science Is Used Frequently Within Occupational Therapy Practice

question 1

Multiple Choice

Applied science is used frequently within occupational therapy practice. Which of the following examples does not depict an applied science purpose?

• A) To provide evidence that an assessment used in practice provides dependable and useful information to guide practice
• B) To describe the mechanism of action that underlies a common intervention technique
• C) To quantify outcomes achieved by providing particular services as part of therapy
• D) To describe how therapists reason in the context of practice

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Definitions:

Anxiety-Triggering Situations

Scenarios or contexts that elicit or increase feelings of anxiety in individuals.

Free Association

A psychoanalytic technique where a patient says whatever comes to mind without censorship as a way to explore the unconscious mind.

Progressive Relaxation

A technique involving the tightening and then relaxing of different muscle groups to reduce stress and achieve physical and mental relaxation.

Muscle Group

A collection of muscles in the body that work together to generate movement in a specific part of the body or accomplish a particular physical task.