ACTIVITY DIRECTOR CLASS EXAM
2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Two main theories of aging - ANS Biological and psychological
activity theory - ANS Most older persons are happy when active.
Seniors do the same activities as they did in their middle years.
Seniors rust out before they wear out
most older adults can.. - ANS learn new things
the reason women live longer than men is that they have less stress then men - ANS false
Icebreakers are used to.. - ANS get to know each other
when working with visually impaired persons - ANS you should describe what is happening
senses do not have to deteriorate as one grows older - ANS false
twenty percents of older adults live in a nursing home - ANS false
the best reason for offering activities is to - ANS improve a residents quality of life
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,the activity program must provide - ANS activities which make maximum use of each
person's capabilities
activity qualifications for activity professionals was established in - ANS 1987
a key aspect of an activity director is to delegate - ANS true
the environment is the most important part of improving part a residents quality of life -
ANS false
if possible the way to understand an individual is to interview them - ANS true
Expressive activities - ANS exercise to music
dance music drama and art
painting, ceramics, and plaster of Paris
emphasis on individuality and communication
characteristics of depression are anger and pessimism - ANS true
activity directors should not delegate duties to others - ANS false
all 15 activity categories should be included in every activity department - ANS true
when planning an activity programs the director should - ANS develop department goals and
steps to accomplish them
AD's should come up with clever names for the activity - ANS true
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, planning is the most important part of a successful activity - ANS true
first and foremost, activities should - ANS be meaningful
5 aspects of an individual's personality - ANS physical
emotional
mental
social
spiritual
a total activity program does not meet all aspects of a total personally - ANS false
what is the abbreviation for the governing body in order to become nationally certified -
ANS NCCAP
what does NAAP stand for - ANS national association of Activities professionals
list two community resources - ANS school
church
why does the AD need a support system - ANS burnout is highly likely
what is one way to get support from a spouse/significant other - ANS involve in the events
what are the 4 stages of validation therapy and list them in order from stage one to stage four -
ANS malorientation
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2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Two main theories of aging - ANS Biological and psychological
activity theory - ANS Most older persons are happy when active.
Seniors do the same activities as they did in their middle years.
Seniors rust out before they wear out
most older adults can.. - ANS learn new things
the reason women live longer than men is that they have less stress then men - ANS false
Icebreakers are used to.. - ANS get to know each other
when working with visually impaired persons - ANS you should describe what is happening
senses do not have to deteriorate as one grows older - ANS false
twenty percents of older adults live in a nursing home - ANS false
the best reason for offering activities is to - ANS improve a residents quality of life
COPYRIGHT © 2025 THESTAR ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 1
,the activity program must provide - ANS activities which make maximum use of each
person's capabilities
activity qualifications for activity professionals was established in - ANS 1987
a key aspect of an activity director is to delegate - ANS true
the environment is the most important part of improving part a residents quality of life -
ANS false
if possible the way to understand an individual is to interview them - ANS true
Expressive activities - ANS exercise to music
dance music drama and art
painting, ceramics, and plaster of Paris
emphasis on individuality and communication
characteristics of depression are anger and pessimism - ANS true
activity directors should not delegate duties to others - ANS false
all 15 activity categories should be included in every activity department - ANS true
when planning an activity programs the director should - ANS develop department goals and
steps to accomplish them
AD's should come up with clever names for the activity - ANS true
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, planning is the most important part of a successful activity - ANS true
first and foremost, activities should - ANS be meaningful
5 aspects of an individual's personality - ANS physical
emotional
mental
social
spiritual
a total activity program does not meet all aspects of a total personally - ANS false
what is the abbreviation for the governing body in order to become nationally certified -
ANS NCCAP
what does NAAP stand for - ANS national association of Activities professionals
list two community resources - ANS school
church
why does the AD need a support system - ANS burnout is highly likely
what is one way to get support from a spouse/significant other - ANS involve in the events
what are the 4 stages of validation therapy and list them in order from stage one to stage four -
ANS malorientation
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