Exam Preview for 31236: Introduction to Sensory Processing August 1

Introduction to Sensory Processing

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1. What does the ability to receive, modulate, and organize sensory input and respond to situational demands refer to? Sensory integration Sensory sensitization Sensory processing Sensory habituation
2. Which of the following falls within the category of sensory motor? Attention Proprioception Awareness of two sides of body Activities of daily living
3. Which of the following falls within the category of perceptual motor development? Eye-hand coordination Body sense Motor planning Academic learning
4. Which of the following senses refers to the awareness of bodily functions and emotions? Interoception Vestibular Proprioception Olfactory
5. Which of the following senses refers to the awareness of joints and body in space? Proprioception Vestibular Interoception Olfactory
6. Which of the following best describes sensory integration? Use of strategies to temporarily calm a meltdown related to sensory over responsiveness Use of a sensory diet to temporarily influence arousal and organization Central nervous system capacity to process sensory input and produce adaptive response (neurological process) Continued exposure to a sensory input that causes increased noxious experience to the input
7. According to the Dunn Model of Sensory Processing, which of the following best represents sensory sensitive sensory processing style? High neurological threshold with passive self-regulation style High neurological threshold with active self-regulation style Low neurological threshold with active self-regulation style Low neurological threshold with passive self-regulation style
8. Which of the following behaviors would be consistent with a child who is sensory avoiding? Poor safety awareness Refusing to participate in activities Does not respond to name Seeking putting things into their mouth
9. Which of the following situations would indicate a child would benefit from an occupational therapy evaluation for sensory processing dysfunction? A child with poor coordination, delayed self-care skills, and poor confidence (possible dyspraxia) A child with aversion to foods, smells, and stress related to family meals (olfactory and gustatory sensitivity or avoidance) A child who is constantly moving around, bumps into people and things, makes noises constantly, and touches everything (sensory seeking) All of the above
10. Which of the following was discussed as a treatment for sensory processing dysfunction? Separation from the regular classroom Therapy every day Sensory based strategies such as a sensory diet Surgery