Clinical Reasoning
Theory
Occupation
Clinical Cases
100

Type of reasoning uses research, evidence, hypothesis testing, and theory-based decision making?

What is Scientific Reasoning?

100

This theory emphasizes self-efficacy, free will, and client-centered practice.    

What is Humanistic Theory?

100

This is considered the primary occupation of childhood.  

  What is Play?

100

A client forgets steps while making tea and benefits from verbal cues. Which theory best explains the cognitive difficulties?    

What is Cognitive Theory?

200

Type of reasoning focuses on understanding a client's life story, roles, and meaningful occupations?

    What is Narrative Reasoning?

200

This theory focuses on how environmental stimuli influence behavior.    

What is Behavioral Theory?

200

Occupations become meaningful when they have this and occur within this.    (2 answers)

What are Purpose and Context?

200

A client wants to return to gardening after a stroke. Understanding why gardening matters to the client is an example of what reasoning?    

What is Narrative Reasoning?

300

A therapist adjusts treatment because insurance only approved six visits. Name this type of reasoning.

  What is Pragmatic Reasoning?

300

This theory focuses on thinking, information processing, memory, and problem solving.    

What is Cognitive Theory?

300

This term describes a lack of opportunity to engage in meaningful occupations.    

What is Occupational Deprivation?

300

A therapist chooses an intervention because research supports it for stroke recovery. What type of reasoning is being used?    

What is Scientific Reasoning?

400

A therapist considers whether the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks. What type of reasoning is this?  

  What is Ethical Reasoning?

400

This theory examines unconscious motivations and experiences.  

 What is Psychodynamic Theory?

400

This term describes engaging in occupations that lack meaning or fulfillment.  

 What is Occupational Alienation?

400

    A therapist must balance client autonomy with safety concerns during discharge planning. What type of reasoning is being used?    

What is Ethical Reasoning?

500

A therapist modifies communication style and body language to build trust with a client. What type of reasoning is this?    

What is Interactive Reasoning?

500

True or False: Models of practice and frames of reference are built upon theories.  

  What is True?

500

    OTs consider the interaction between these three factors when analyzing occupational performance.  

 What are Person, Environment, and Occupation?

500

A client has goals to return to church, cooking, and volunteering, but insurance only covers four more visits. Name TWO reasoning types that would likely be used.    

What are Narrative and Pragmatic Reasoning?