Exam Preview for 6879: Occupational Therapy's Role In Sustainabilit

Occupational Therapy's Role In Sustainability

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1. What is the definition of sustainability according to the United Nations (2024)? Reducing energy use and minimizing waste in professional settings Living within ecological means to ensure resource availability Meeting present needs without compromising future generations’ ability to meet theirs Conserving resources only in times of crisis or natural disasters
2. According to the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF 4), what is the relationship between human occupation and the environment? Occupational therapy should remain neutral regarding environmental issues Changes in human behavior can positively impact the environment Environmental sustainability is unrelated to human behavior Human occupation should prioritize efficiency over sustainability
3. What are the three elements of the environment described in the Expanded Ecological Model for MOHO? Physical Environment, Social Environment, Occupational Environment Physical, Institutional, Political Objects, Places, Attitudes Built Environment, Natural Environment, Policy Environment
4. What does the data show about U.S. waste generation in 2018? The majority of waste was composted or incinerated Only 10% of waste ended up in landfills Waste generation declined compared to previous decades 292.4 million tons of trash were generated, with 146.1 million tons ending up in landfills
5. Which statement by Rehana Rossouw (2021) highlights environmental inequality? Developed nations have the most sustainable practices. It’s poor people who live sustainably – it’s the rich who are polluting the Earth. Climate change affects only urban populations. Sustainability is a personal choice unrelated to economics.