Which concept describes the ability or tendency to function independently?

Which concept describes the ability or tendency to function independently?

• A. Spirit of Life
• B. Reality Orientations
• C. Autonomy
• D. Remotivation Therapy

Answer: (C)

Autonomy describes the ability to function independently, making choices and carrying out tasks without relying on others. In activities programming, promoting autonomy means letting residents decide what to do and how to do it, supporting dignity, self-determination, and quality of life. The other terms relate to orientation, motivation, or broader vitality rather than the specific capacity to live and act independently: reality orientation focuses on keeping people aware of time and place, remotivational approaches aim to re-engage interest or motivation, and the Spirit of Life phrase isn’t used to define independent functioning.

Autonomy describes the ability to function independently, making choices and carrying out tasks without relying on others. In activities programming, promoting autonomy means letting residents decide what to do and how to do it, supporting dignity, self-determination, and quality of life. The other terms relate to orientation, motivation, or broader vitality rather than the specific capacity to live and act independently: reality orientation focuses on keeping people aware of time and place, remotivational approaches aim to re-engage interest or motivation, and the Spirit of Life phrase isn’t used to define independent functioning.