OTA 110 UNIT TEST 1 CH 3

altruism

unselfish concern for the welfare of others

equality

refers to treating all individuals equally with an attitude of fairness and impartiality, respecting beliefs, values, and lifestyles

freedom

individuals right to exercise choice and demonstrate independence, initiative, and self-direction

justice

need for all OT practitioners to abide by laws and govern the practice, respect legal rights of client

dignity

uniqueness of each individual is emphasized

truthfulness

value demonstrated through behavior that is accountable, honest, and accurate, maintaining professional competence

prudence

ability to demonstrate sound judgement, care, and discretion

reductionistic approach

humankind is reduced to separately functioning body parts

holistic approach

organic and functional relationship between the parts and the whole being, a person is a whole and an interaction of all elements

humanism

values the individual person, values, needs, and provides them freedom to make choices

philosophy

a set of basic principles, concepts, or ideas of an organization, profession, or group

existentialism

humans are self determining beings who are free to think, feel, and act

pragmatism

practical and works in specific situations
people learn best through applying experiences

structuralists

seek to understand how parts equal a larger whole

address parts that are deficit or impaired to improve overall health

occupation identity

persons sense of self when engaging in occupations or activities they enjoy

promotes health

positive emotion, satisfaction, fulfillment, positive functioning

well-being

satisfaction with participation in occupations

quality of life

perception of ones satisfaction with their life experience

occupation as a means

use of a specific occupation to bring a change in clients performance

music gave practice meaning

occupation as an end

desired outcome or product of intervention

play guitar and sing again, hand function mattered but was not the goal, music supported participation and identity

occupational adaptation

every person has the potential for change

occupational justice

a persons access to occupations