Activity Director Class
Questions and Answers
(Graded A)
two main theories of aging - ANSWER - Biological and psychological
activity theory - ANSWER - 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.. - ANSWER - learn new things
the reason women live longer than men is that they have less stress then men -
ANSWER - false
Icebreakers are used to.. - ANSWER - get to know each other
when working with visually impaired persons - ANSWER - you should describe what
is happening
senses do not have to deteriorate as one grows older - ANSWER - false
twenty percents of older adults live in a nursing home - ANSWER - false
the best reason for offering activities is to - ANSWER - improve a residents quality of
life
the activity program must provide - ANSWER - activities which make maximum use
of each person's capabilities
, what is the abbreviation for the governing body in order to become nationally
certified - ANSWER - NCCAP
what does NAAP stand for - ANSWER - national association of Activities professionals
list two community resources - ANSWER - school
church
activity qualifications for activity professionals was established in - ANSWER - 1987
a key aspect of an activity director is to delegate - ANSWER - true
the environment is the most important part of improving part a residents quality of
life - ANSWER - false
if possible the way to understand an individual is to interview them - ANSWER - true
Expressive activities - ANSWER - 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 - ANSWER - true
activity directors should not delegate duties to others - ANSWER - false
all 15 activity categories should be included in every activity department - ANSWER
- true
Questions and Answers
(Graded A)
two main theories of aging - ANSWER - Biological and psychological
activity theory - ANSWER - 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.. - ANSWER - learn new things
the reason women live longer than men is that they have less stress then men -
ANSWER - false
Icebreakers are used to.. - ANSWER - get to know each other
when working with visually impaired persons - ANSWER - you should describe what
is happening
senses do not have to deteriorate as one grows older - ANSWER - false
twenty percents of older adults live in a nursing home - ANSWER - false
the best reason for offering activities is to - ANSWER - improve a residents quality of
life
the activity program must provide - ANSWER - activities which make maximum use
of each person's capabilities
, what is the abbreviation for the governing body in order to become nationally
certified - ANSWER - NCCAP
what does NAAP stand for - ANSWER - national association of Activities professionals
list two community resources - ANSWER - school
church
activity qualifications for activity professionals was established in - ANSWER - 1987
a key aspect of an activity director is to delegate - ANSWER - true
the environment is the most important part of improving part a residents quality of
life - ANSWER - false
if possible the way to understand an individual is to interview them - ANSWER - true
Expressive activities - ANSWER - 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 - ANSWER - true
activity directors should not delegate duties to others - ANSWER - false
all 15 activity categories should be included in every activity department - ANSWER
- true
