Question

exam: choice making for people

1. when brainstorming, the person you support proposes a completely unrealistic solution. what should you do?

explain why the idea will not work.
write it down anyway.
modify their idea and record it.
start a separate list for impractical ideas.

1. what should you do if a person makes only neutral actions in response to an item you offer?

leave the item for them to take later.
help them touch or sample the item.
put the item away and offer something else.
make a choice on their behalf.

1. true or false: group idd service settings typically offer a person many opportunities to make choices.

true
false

1. which of the following is an example of assertive communication?

sally has difficulty telling her staff
o\ when she doesnt want to do something.
andy yells and shouts when he wants to do something.
patricia never lets others know when she is feeling sad or angry.
dennis listens to what others say and is direct about his own feelings.

1. what term describes how the freedom to make mistakes can help a person learn, and live their life?

informed consent
dignity of risk
limited capacity
problem - solving

Explanation:

1. Brainstorming aims to generate as many ideas as possible without immediate judgment. Writing down all ideas (even unrealistic ones) is a key principle.
2. If a person shows no strong positive or negative response (neutral actions), helping them engage more (like touching/sampling) can clarify their preference.
3. Group IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) service settings are designed to promote independence and self - determination, which includes many choice - making opportunities.
4. Assertive communication involves clear, direct expression while respecting others. Dennis listening and being direct about his feelings fits this.
5. The "Dignity of risk" concept allows people to take risks (including making mistakes) as part of learning and living a full life.

Answer:

1. Write it down anyway.
2. Help them touch or sample the item.
3. True
4. Dennis listens to what others say and is direct about his own feelings.
5. Dignity of risk