HISTORICAL ROOTS
Which ancient civilization’s healing centers focused on nature, exercise, gardens, and libraries, influencing today’s RT approach?
The Greeks.
Which model includes “Functional Intervention,” “Leisure Education,” and “Recreation Opportunities”?
The Leisure Ability Model (originally by Gunn & Peterson).
During which step of the APIED process do you “gather and analyze information about the client for the purpose of making decisions about their treatment”?
The Assessment phase.
Which credential must you hold to practice RT in the United States (full title)?
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
True or False: Social skill deficits in Autism Spectrum Disorder only involve communication difficulties.
False. There can be broader issues such as social cues, repetitive behaviors, or sensory challenges.
Name the Greek physician who introduced the idea that disease is related to bodily problems, rather than punishment from the gods.
Hippocrates.
Which model, developed by Dattilo, Kleiber, and Williams, focuses on self-determination and enjoyment, leading to functional improvements?
The Self-Determination and Enjoyment Enhancement Model.
In the Planning phase, you develop _______, which are broad statements of intent, and _______, which break down those statements into measurable steps.
Goals and Objectives.
What is the national professional organization for recreational therapists (full name)?
The American Therapeutic Recreation Association.
When planning social skills training, what is the purpose of “modeling”?
Demonstrating correct behaviors for the client to imitate (e.g., tone, words, body language).
Florence Nightingale set up “reading rooms and recreation huts” during which war, helping to pioneer therapeutic use of recreation?
The Crimean War.
Which model emphasizes enhancing health status, functional capacity, and quality of life, and was authored by Van Andel?
The Therapeutic Recreation Outcome Model (or TR Outcome Model).
True or False: Documentation occurs only after the Assessment phase in APIED.
False. Documentation is continuous throughout the APIED process.
What is the name of the national certification board for recreational therapists (full name)?
National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
In a group setting, providing repeated opportunities to practice targeted social skills until they become second nature is referred to as _______.
Overlearning.
Who was the Greek physician (in Roman times) known for using music, poetry, and relaxation in treatment (and famously treated gladiators)?
Galen.
Name the four “Rs” that describe how Recreational Therapy can help a client.
Recreation, Restore, Remediate, Rehabilitate.
What does APIED stand for?
Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation, Documentation.
Which national accreditation committee oversees RT education programs (full name)?
The Committee on Accreditation for Recreational Therapy Education
Which domain do “verbal and nonverbal communication with peers” and “developing friendships” best fit into for RT assessment?
The Social domain.
The “Great Acceleration” in Recreational Therapy history often refers to the growth of hospital recreation services during and after which global conflicts?
World Wars I and II, when the American Red Cross and veterans’ programs rapidly expanded the use of recreation for rehabilitation.
In the Health Protection/Health Promotion Model by David Austin, the three major components are prescriptive activities, recreation, and…?
Self-directed leisure.
When evaluating, what key question are you answering about the client’s treatment?
“How did the client respond to the intervention, and did they meet their goals and objectives?”
How many overarching ATRA Standards of Practice exist, and how are they generally split?
There are 12 standards total. The first 7 are “Direct Practice” (1–7), and 8–12 address “Management of Recreational Therapy.”
In Social Learning (Cognitive) Theory, who is most often credited for the concept of “learning by observing others”?
Albert Bandura.