NCTRC Actual Questions and Correct Answers
Q1
Adolescence
Answer: 13 years through 21 years-Peer groups (peer pressure) become more
important than family-Individuals struggle to become independent from family-Body
begins to reach maturation-Interest in intimate relationships increases-Sexuality
develops: hormones influencing behavior-Identity: Individuals are beginning to define
themselves in their own right-Toward the end of adolescence, family is regaining its
importance
Q2
Early Adulthood
Answer: 21 years through 30 years-Establish their independence (education,
occupation)-More serious intimate relationships-Interests may be on more challenging
leisure activities or leisure activities that allow for growth of relationships-Person may
develop an interest in long-term pursuits/passions
Q3
Middle Adulthood
Answer: 30 years through 45 years-A person's family and career take priority-Adults
find themselves involved in children's leisure pursuits/family oriented activities
Q4
Older Adulthood
Answer: 45 years through 60 years-Slowing down: metabolism tends to change,
weight gain, physical abilities change with reductions to strength and
flexibility-Cognitively, skills/abilities remain strong-Midlife Crisis/Depression-Children
have moved out; parents becoming dependent or it can be freeing
Q5
Senior Adulthood
Answer: 60 years through 75 years-Most have great amounts of free time and are
retired-Many begin to experience health problems, while others are healthy and have
freedom to travel or participate in activities of their choosing
, Q6
"Old-Old" Stage
Answer: 75 years through death-For some, physical deterioration is rapid, and for
other cognitive deterioration is rapid-Experience health problems and need
assistance-Their world may become smaller due to the death of friends-They may need
to live in a facility that can provide assistance-Some "old-old" people will continue to
be active
Q7
Maslow's Hierarchy
Answer: Based on needs with the lowest level being physiological in nature (food,
water, shelter, etc). Then, safety needs, social needs, and self-esteem needs, with the
highest level being self-actualization-May assist with patient priorities
Q8
Social Learning Theory
Answer: Although learning is a cognitive process, it takes place in a social context-This
theory proposes that by observing abehavior, a person also learns by observing the
consequences of that behavior.-Modeling behaviors (Bandura- Bobo Doll Experiment)
Q9
Experiential Learning Model
Answer: Builds on Social Learning Theory to a degree Suggests that one learns by
reflecting on doing/or what one has done-Example: CTRS runs a ropes course session
and then has the group reflect on what they havelearned during the session
Q10
Self-Determination Theory
Answer: Motivational theory that looks at the motivation behind choices people make
without externalinfluence and interference-The degree to which a person's behavior is
self-motivated or self-determined
Q1
Adolescence
Answer: 13 years through 21 years-Peer groups (peer pressure) become more
important than family-Individuals struggle to become independent from family-Body
begins to reach maturation-Interest in intimate relationships increases-Sexuality
develops: hormones influencing behavior-Identity: Individuals are beginning to define
themselves in their own right-Toward the end of adolescence, family is regaining its
importance
Q2
Early Adulthood
Answer: 21 years through 30 years-Establish their independence (education,
occupation)-More serious intimate relationships-Interests may be on more challenging
leisure activities or leisure activities that allow for growth of relationships-Person may
develop an interest in long-term pursuits/passions
Q3
Middle Adulthood
Answer: 30 years through 45 years-A person's family and career take priority-Adults
find themselves involved in children's leisure pursuits/family oriented activities
Q4
Older Adulthood
Answer: 45 years through 60 years-Slowing down: metabolism tends to change,
weight gain, physical abilities change with reductions to strength and
flexibility-Cognitively, skills/abilities remain strong-Midlife Crisis/Depression-Children
have moved out; parents becoming dependent or it can be freeing
Q5
Senior Adulthood
Answer: 60 years through 75 years-Most have great amounts of free time and are
retired-Many begin to experience health problems, while others are healthy and have
freedom to travel or participate in activities of their choosing
, Q6
"Old-Old" Stage
Answer: 75 years through death-For some, physical deterioration is rapid, and for
other cognitive deterioration is rapid-Experience health problems and need
assistance-Their world may become smaller due to the death of friends-They may need
to live in a facility that can provide assistance-Some "old-old" people will continue to
be active
Q7
Maslow's Hierarchy
Answer: Based on needs with the lowest level being physiological in nature (food,
water, shelter, etc). Then, safety needs, social needs, and self-esteem needs, with the
highest level being self-actualization-May assist with patient priorities
Q8
Social Learning Theory
Answer: Although learning is a cognitive process, it takes place in a social context-This
theory proposes that by observing abehavior, a person also learns by observing the
consequences of that behavior.-Modeling behaviors (Bandura- Bobo Doll Experiment)
Q9
Experiential Learning Model
Answer: Builds on Social Learning Theory to a degree Suggests that one learns by
reflecting on doing/or what one has done-Example: CTRS runs a ropes course session
and then has the group reflect on what they havelearned during the session
Q10
Self-Determination Theory
Answer: Motivational theory that looks at the motivation behind choices people make
without externalinfluence and interference-The degree to which a person's behavior is
self-motivated or self-determined
