Occupational Therapists in the United States and Other Countries Often

Multiple Choice

Occupational therapists in the United States and other countries often use the terms activity and occupation differently. Moreover, international scholars have struggled in defining occupation as the core concept of occupational therapy practice. From the choices below, what is the main reason for this struggle according to the authors?

A) The inherent complexity of the term occupation
B) Variations in entry-level educational standards
C) Inconsistent language translation across countries
D) Varying continental advocacy and political priorities