Deck 3: Person-Environment-Occupation Model

Question 1

According to the Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO) model, the environment is "the context within which occupational performance takes place" and is composed of four environmental elements. Which of the following is an environmental element according to this model?

A) Spiritual
B) Temporal
C) Institutional
D) Virtual

Answer 1

C

Question 2

This same gentleman talks about running as his way of getting exercise. He indicates he enjoys running but has been having difficulty with this activity because of arthritic knees. He used to be able to run 5 miles but is now lucky to be able to run one-half mile before he starts to experience pain. This situation is an example of a misfit between ______________.

A) Person and environment
B) Person and occupation
C) Environment and occupation
D) Environment and occupational performance

Answer 2

B

Question 3

A woman in your mental health clinic was telling you about her love for gardening but is unable to engage in this activity at home because she is in an apartment with no balcony. She said she was appreciative that the clinic has a greenhouse and different horticulture classes that allow her to participate in this interest. This is an example of congruence between __________.

A) Person and environment
B) Person and occupation
C) Environment and occupation
D) Environment and occupational performance

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO) model?

A) It is a transactive model that states a change in one part of the model affects other parts of the model, influencing occupational performance.
B) It is a model that focuses on the specific parts of an individual and occupational performance.
C) It is a model that describes a relationship between the person, environment, and occupation that is static over time.
D) It is a model framed in the concepts of occupational identity, competence, and adaptation.

Question 5

The Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO) model was developed based on the work of other prominent theorists. Environmental press is one of the model's concepts. Which of the following best describes environmental press?

A) The individual is able to mold or "press" the environment into a structure that is beneficial to him or her.
B) Press is considered to be the supportive aspect of the environment.
C) Press is defined as aspects of the environment that constrain occupational performance.
D) Press consists of aspects of the environment, coupled with the needs of an individual that evoke a specific response.

Question 6

Occupational performance is impacted by the congruence between the person, environment, and occupation (PEO). This congruence can best be described as _____________.

A) PEO adaptation
B) PEO fit
C) PEO flow
D) PEO press

Question 7

You are working with an individual who is 65 years old who started experiencing depression following his retirement. During your initial interview this gentleman tells you about his interest in fishing. He says he loves it and did it often as a child and teenager but had less time to do it while he was working full-time as an accountant. He says the one thing he is looking forward to in retirement is returning to this activity. When you ask what he enjoyed about it he says it was a great way to spend time with his father and now he is looking forward to spending time fishing with his son and grandchildren. This is an example of how _________________ impacts occupational performance.

A) Dimension of time
B) Dimension of space
C) Occupational fit
D) Occupational adaptation

Question 8

Which of the following most accurately reflects occupational performance as described by the Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO) model?

A) It is the result of the interaction between volition, habituation, and performance skills.
B) It is the result of the dynamic interaction between the person, environment, and occupation.
C) It is mastery of a task caused by the interaction between volition, habituation, and performance skills.
D) It is mastery of a task caused by the interaction between the person, environment, and occupation.

Question 9

The Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO) model describes the person as being composed of spirituality, social and cultural experiences, and observable occupational performance components. Which of these is considered to be at the core of all PEO interactions?

A) Spirituality
B) Social experiences
C) Cultural experiences
D) Observable performance components