Linkages Between Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy

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What was one of the reasons for designating the science as basic at the time?

To prioritize therapy over general theory

To focus on building theory on specific applications in therapy

To build theory on occupation without concern for its specific application in therapy (correct)

To emphasize interdisciplinary knowledge over theory

Why did universities in the 1980s prefer basic science over applied science?

Applied science was seen as more practical

Basic science was more financially lucrative

There was more demand for basic science

The chances of establishing a new basic science were better (correct)

What area could benefit from the new knowledge contributed by the discipline of occupational science?

Preventing chronic illness and disability (correct)

Advancing space exploration

Enhancing culinary arts

Promoting trade and commerce

What was the relationship between occupational therapy and occupational science?

They have become closely interlinked Signup and view all the answers

What did Lunt (1997) propose about the creation of occupational science?

Occupational science might have been created as a vehicle for elevating the status of the study of occupation Signup and view all the answers

What was the founders' original conceptualization regarding occupational science and occupational therapy?

Occupational science was always intended to furnish knowledge that could be used to theoretically inform and develop occupational therapy interventions Signup and view all the answers

What did Zemke and Clark (1996a, 1996b) do in 1997?

Reinforced the ties between occupational science and occupational therapy Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for privileging basic science over applied science in universities during the 1980s?

Better chances of establishing a new basic science rather than an applied one Signup and view all the answers

What was the climate like in universities during the 1980s with regard to basic and applied sciences?

Universities favored basic science over applied science Signup and view all the answers

What did Zemke and Clark do in 1997 with regard to occupational therapy and occupational science?

Reinforced the ties between occupational therapy and occupational science Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between occupational science and occupational therapy according to the text?

Symbiotic, each contributes to the survival of the other Signup and view all the answers

What does the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) envision for occupational therapy by the year 2017?

A powerful and widely recognized profession Signup and view all the answers

What is the Centennial Vision adopted by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)?

Occupational therapy as a powerful, widely recognized, science-driven, and evidence-based profession Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of occupational science in the profession of occupational therapy?

Occupational science nurtures occupational therapy Signup and view all the answers

What was the original conception of occupational science according to the text?

Basic in nature and exists in part to nurture occupational therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of occupational science according to the text?

To contribute to the survival of occupational therapy Signup and view all the answers

Linkages Between Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy

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