Deck 4: In Transition to Adulthood: the Occupations and Performance Skills of Adolescents

Question 1

How does allowing adolescents with disabilities to choose clothing and experiment with their appearance benefit them?

A) It motivates them to become independent dressers
B) It allows them to fit in with their peers
C) It provides a break to their parents
D) It contributes to self-identity and body image

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Tyra is a 14-year-old girl who lives with her two older brothers (16 and 18) and parents. Tyra has global developmental delays and intellectual disability. She attends a regular high school, where she takes special education classes and some regular classes as possible. Recently, Tyra has expressed anger and irritability, snapping frequently at peers. However, some days she presents as a pleasant and giddy teen. What is the most likely cause of this behavior?

A) Changing moods is typical of adolescence
B) Tyra's brothers are getting all the attention
C) Special education is not working
D) Tyra should not be integrated into regular classes

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which statement best describes the role of the occupational therapist working with an adolescent with disabilities?

A) Develop a plan to improve physical performance skills for handwriting and self-care
B) Consult on educational possibilities and provide adaptive equipment
C) Help provide opportunities for teen to engage in typical adolescent experiences, make their own choices, and to engage in social relationships
D) Provide job placement and career planning services while ensuring that teen is making educational gains in the classroom

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Unstructured time and engagement in passive activities are problematic for all adolescents; however, adolescents with disabilities participate in more passive activities than their nondisabled peers. Occupational therapy practitioners would discourage passive activities because:

A) Passive activities are boring and are more likely to lead to drug use and poor health outcomes.
B) Extracurricular activities are essential for positive nonfamily relationships.
C) Adolescents who engage in passive activities have few friends.
D) High levels of television and computer activities, common passive activities, are associated with an increased level of violence and antisocial behaviors.

Question 5

Why must occupational therapy practitioners also be aware of the emotional adjustments for parents of teens with disabilities?

A) They may experience sadness that the school will no longer provide services to their child
B) They may experience anger at a health care system that does not include their child
C) They may be more aware of the barriers and limitations that exist for their children
D) They may be irritable that the teen wants them to be around all the time, instead of letting go

Question 6

What might be the consequences for adolescents who engage in activities such as cutting, excessive piercings and tattoos, or extreme weight loss?

A) Nothing, this is typical adolescent behavior designed to help them become individuals
B) This promotes a level of satisfaction and connectedness with peers
C) This may further alienate vulnerable teens from mainstream society
D) This helps them identify with a group of peers and gives them control over their bodies

Question 7

Gray is an excellent student who has always followed her parents' rules. She has never challenged any of their rules or disobeyed them. Her parents state "she is the easiest teen, so agreeable all the time." Gray has decided to go to college nearby, per her parents' request. According to Marcia, what stage of identity formation does this demonstrate?

A) Identity diffusion
B) Moratorium
C) Identify foreclosure
D) Identify achievement

Question 8

Which statement best describes the psychosocial development of middle adolescence?

A) Middle school children are just beginning to go through puberty and make choices.
B) Adolescents have a consistent and stable value system and take on adult roles.
C) Peers displace parents as the significant influence in a teen's life.
D) Teens develop a positive sense of self and establish healthy relationships.

Question 9

According to research, which statement best reflects the self-esteem of teens with disabilities?

A) They have lower self-esteem in general, but especially regarding social skills and physical appearance, compared with their peers.
B) The more severe the physical disability, the higher the self-esteem about social skills and in general.
C) They have higher self-esteem about physical appearance and competencies and social compared to peers.
D) They have lower self-esteem about physical competencies, but not on social skills, and physical appearance.

Question 10

Which group of adolescents is more likely to demonstrate lower self-esteem and poor self-concept associated with body image and engage in more risky behaviors?

A) Early maturing girls
B) Early maturing boys
C) Late-maturing girls
D) Late-maturing boys

Question 11

Adolescents with disabilities may require occupational therapy services to help them achieve independence in self-care skills. What is frequently the reason for the need for additional services?

A) Psychological grief of parents letting go of caring for a teen
B) Physical growth of teen leads to performance difficulties
C) Teen's refusal to cooperate with authority
D) School system's inability to assist teen with self-care

Question 12

Which statement best describes the cognitive development of late adolescence?

A) They need concrete examples and have no perspective of time
B) They are impulsive and unable to control their emotions
C) They are able to regulate emotions and anticipate consequences
D) They have difficulty comprehending consequences of their actions

Question 13

In adolescence, teens' social participation with peers and others outside the family is important because:

A) Conflict and disagreements with parents increase
B) Social interactions with peers and others shape social identity and provide emotional and social support
C) Adolescent social relationships are an essential precursor for adult intimate relationships
D) Peer interaction promotes the development of social skills and freedom from parental constraints

Question 14

Which fact about American teenagers is true?

A) More than 50% of teens live below the federal poverty line
B) The high school dropout rate is highest among blacks
C) Two thirds of teens (12 to 17) live with one parent only
D) More than 90% of teens (16 and 17) are enrolled in school

Question 15

Which of the following behaviors are indicative of a teen with negative self-esteem?

A) Expresses opinions, makes eye contact with other teens
B) Volunteers for tasks and activities, participates
C) Initiates friendly interactions, speaks fluently in groups
D) Makes self-deprecating comments, makes excuses

Question 16

Why should occupational therapists working with teens be receptive to discussions about sex?

A) Teens with disabilities are more likely to be sexually involved than their peers
B) Teens with disabilities do not experience typical sexual desires
C) Teens with disabilities are more likely to experience sexual abuse
D) Teens with disabilities cannot understand sex or puberty

Question 17

What is the term for how one views their physical self called?

A) Self-esteem
B) Body image
C) Self-determination
D) Body dissatisfaction