Intro to Therapeutic Recreation – Wellness Domains

What are the five domains of wellness commonly referred to as SPECS in therapeutic recreation (TR)?
A) Social, Physical, Emotional, Cognitive, Spiritual
B) Social, Psychological, Emotional, Cognitive, Spiritual
C) Social, Physical, Emotional, Intellectual, Spiritual
D) Social, Physical, Emotional, Cognitive, Psychological

A) Social, Physical, Emotional, Cognitive, Spiritual

Which of the following is an example of a variation on wellness domains, specifically from Bill Thomas's model?
A) Attachment, comfort, identity, occupation, inclusion, love
B) Identity, growth, autonomy, feeling safe and secure, connectedness, meaning, joy
C) Psychomotor, cognitive, affective, social
D) Physical, psychological, social, cognitive, emotional, spiritual

B) Identity, growth, autonomy, feeling safe and secure, connectedness, meaning, joy

What are the behavioral domains used in TR to analyze activities and evaluate skills?
A) Social, physical, emotional, cognitive, spiritual
B) Identity, growth, autonomy, safety, connectedness
C) Psychomotor/physical, cognitive/intellectual, affective/psychological, social/interactional
D) Reminiscence, sensory stimulation, remotivating, cognitive stimulation

C) Psychomotor/physical, cognitive/intellectual, affective/psychological, social/interactional

How do domains of wellness guide programming in TR?
A) By serving as a framework to assess needs and create balanced interventions for holistic well-being
B) By focusing only on physical activities to improve client satisfaction
C) By limiting programs to one domain per day to avoid confusion
D) By prioritizing customer satisfaction over subjective well-being

A) By serving as a framework to assess needs and create balanced interventions for holistic well-being

What is a practical application of using domains in TR program planning?
A) Scheduling multiple physical programs consecutively to build endurance
B) Using domains only for evaluation, not design
C) Ignoring domains to focus on general recreation activities
D) Spreading domains across days to ensure variety and address holistic needs

D) Spreading domains across days to ensure variety and address holistic needs

How do domains impact clients in TR, according to the notes?
A) They create "meaning moments" that affect change, quality of life, and well-being
B) They are used solely for assessing physical health
C) They replace the need for client assessments
D) They focus only on emotional domains for quick results

A) They create "meaning moments" that affect change, quality of life, and well-being

In what way are domains used for evaluation in TR?
A) To avoid holistic approaches in favor of targeted interventions
B) To prioritize one domain over others in all programs
C) As indicators to assess needs and measure program effectiveness for improved outcomes
D) As a replacement for evidence-based techniques

C) As indicators to assess needs and measure program effectiveness for improved outcomes

What is the definition of a facilitation technique in TR?
A) A specific activity in which a client participates, like music or games
B) A theoretically grounded process that guides how modalities are applied, based on client needs
C) A general recreation program for entertainment only
D) An assessment tool for evaluating physical domains

B) A theoretically grounded process that guides how modalities are applied, based on client needs

Which of the following is an example of a facilitation technique?
A) Music, games, arts and crafts, or parties
B) Exercise, dance, sports, or swimming

D) Community reintegration or self-esteem activities

C) Reminiscence, sensory stimulation, remotivation, or cognitive stimulation

What is the definition of a modality in TR?
A) A theoretically grounded process for structuring activities
B) A holistic framework for assessing wellness domains
C) An evidence-based method for evaluating client needs

D) A specific activity in which a client participates, such as music or exercise

What is the definition of an intervention in TR?
A) The combination of a modality and a facilitation technique to help clients change and grow predictably
B) A single activity without structure or theory
C) A general recreation program for fun
D) An assessment of behavioral domains only

A) The combination of a modality and a facilitation technique to help clients change and grow predictably

How do facilitation techniques align with evidence-based practice in TR?
A) They are general activities not supported by research

C) They focus only on physical domains without measurable change
D) They replace the need for client assessments and intervention plans

B) They are researched methods that, when used correctly, produce therapeutic outcomes and distinguish TR from casual recreation

According to a recreational therapist's perspective, what is the definition of recreation?
A) Mandatory activities assigned by others to build skills, such as work-related tasks or obligations.
B) Competitive events focused solely on external rewards, such as winning prizes or money.
C) Passive downtime spent without purpose, like sleeping or waiting idly.
D) Voluntary participation in activities that are intrinsically rewarding, promote enjoyment, relaxation, and personal growth, and contribute to overall well-being and skill development.

D) Voluntary participation in activities that are intrinsically rewarding, promote enjoyment, relaxation, and personal growth, and contribute to overall well-being and skill development.

According to a recreational therapist's perspective, what is the definition of leisure?
A) A state of being that arises from voluntary participation in personally meaningful and intrinsically rewarding activities during discretionary time.
B) Any period of free time spent passively, such as watching TV or resting without purpose.
C) Time dedicated to work-related tasks or obligations that provide external rewards like pay.
D) Activities chosen by others to promote relaxation, regardless of personal interest or motivation.

A) A state of being that arises from voluntary participation in personally meaningful and intrinsically rewarding activities during discretionary time.