Allen's Cognitive Levels Flashcards
(109 cards)
1
Q
Deductive thinking
A
L6
2
Q
Abstract thinking
A
L6
3
Q
Symbolic cues
A
L6
4
Q
Covert trial and error (visualize anticipated outcomes)
A
L6
5
Q
Considers past/present/future when making decisions
A
L6
6
Q
Planned motor action
A
L6
7
Q
Conceptual and complex tasks in OT
A
L6
8
Q
Can complete task by written directions
A
L6
9
Q
Trial and error
A
L5
10
Q
All types of cues and verbal instructions
A
L5
11
Q
Unable to anticipate and plan ahead
A
L5
12
Q
Inductive thinking
A
L5
13
Q
Often skip written instructions
A
L5
14
Q
Long-term projects, attn span is weeks
A
L5
15
Q
OT consists of concrete tasks
A
L5
16
Q
Understanding of 3D objects
A
L5
17
Q
Some difficulty with IADLs
A
L5
18
Q
Visual cues
A
L4
19
Q
Many self-care tasks can be independent
A
L4
20
Q
Demonstrations necessary for unfamiliar tasks
A
L4
21
Q
Therapist can demonstrate multiple tasks at a time
A
L4
22
Q
Able to recall sequence of steps toward goal
A
L4
23
Q
Can concentrate for up to 1 hour
A
L4
24
Q
What isn’t seen doesn’t exist
A
L4
25
Tactile Cues
L3
26
Independent self-care
L3
27
Imitate demonstrated manual actions
L3
28
New learning not in place
L3
29
Can concentrate for up to 30 mins
L3
30
Will continue reaching a step until end is met
L3
31
Should not be left alone
L3
32
Childproof home, no care of pets
L3
33
Will pick up whatever is interesting
L3
34
Simple, repetitive activities with OT
L3
35
Some self-care can be done independently
L3
36
Supplies need to be within arm's reach
L3
37
Proprioceptive cues
L2
38
Main concerns are comfort and stability
L2
39
Imitate approximate movements
L2
40
Attend to activity for span of minutes
L2
41
Aware of experience through moving
L2
42
Gross motor movements with OT
L2
43
Can repeat motions of feeding self once initiated
L2
44
Field of vision= body
L2
45
No independent self-care
L2
46
Postural actions
L2
47
Manual actions
L3
48
Goal-directed action
L4
49
Exploratory actions
L5
50
Planned action
L6
51
Automatic action
L1
52
Subliminal attention to sensory cues
L1
53
Automatic spontaneous motor actions
L1
54
No imitated motor actions
L1
55
Purpose of conscious awareness is arousal
L1
56
Attention span= seconds
L1
57
Sensory stimulation with OT
L1
58
Bright colors may catch attention
L1
59
Might be responsive to auditory cues
L1
60
Visual field= self and internal
L1
61
Only give hand foods, no utensils
L1
62
Most common levels for OT intervention
L3,4,5
63
Very repetitive action
L3
64
Rote Learning
L4
65
Understanding of others possible starting at this level
L5
66
Only understands 2D things
L4
67
Gains insight
L5
68
Lot of traffic tickets
L5
69
Common to blame problems on others
L5
70
What are the decimals between levels?
Modes
71
Realistic abilities- performance expectations, what is person capable of?
Can Do
72
Motivation, take into account person's interests and values
Will Do
73
Possible, social context and environment, what is possible
May Do
74
Not associated with any specific or localized area of the brain and cannot be linked to isolated, discrete behaviors or aspects of functional performance
Global Cognitive Deficit
75
Attending to new information and attaching meaning to it
Learning
76
Memory based on past learning, contains a set of habits (ex:riding bike)
Procedural memory
77
Memory that involves in-the-moment use of skills
Working memory
78
Why is relearning so hard?
Have to over-ride procedural memory (habits) to effectively relearn something
79
Method of measurement that measures abilities, what the person attends to, and what the person is thinking about
ACL
80
Aggregate, bits of into as a whole, sum is greater than parts
.0
81
Distinctive characteristics of time and place, easily overwhelmed
.1
82
Consolidate the level, classic of the mode, mid point
.4
83
Open to the next level, potential to improve
.6
84
Composite bits from next aggregate are not in a whole, inflexible, evidence of next level but not regularly
.8
85
Degree of complexity introduced from objects/activity, potential errors identified
Task (or activity) demands
86
Analyze demands and determine complexity
Task analysis
87
Similar activity demands in different activities
Task equivalence
88
All ACL assessments measure what?
Cognitive capacity
89
Functional milestone- premeditated activity
6.0
90
Functional milestone- social bonding, anticipated safety, driving, childcare
5.6
91
Functional milestone- intonation in speech
5.0
92
Functional milestone- live alone
4.6
93
Functional milestone- home alone a few hours
4.4
94
Functional milestone- independent self care
4.0
95
Functional milestone- recognize cause and effect
3.6
96
Functional milestone- spontaneous hand use
3.0
97
Functional milestone- walk to locations
2.6
98
Functional milestone- stand up spontaneously
2.0
99
Functional milestone- move in bed
1.6
100
Functional milestone- swallow
1.4
101
What cognitive levels are tested with the running stitch?
3.0-3.4
102
What cognitive levels are tested with the whip stitch?
3.6-4.4
103
What cognitive levels are tested with the single cordovan stitch?
4.4-5.8
104
Designed to verify the ACL score
ADM
105
What is rote learning?
New learning that is repeated over and over
106
What Allen group would be appropriate for L2?
Movement
107
What Allen group would be appropriate for L3?
ADLs, grooming, basic crafts, woodworking, sewing
108
What Allen group would be appropriate for L4?
Special interest groups- work, medications, community activities
109
What Allen group would be appropriate for L5?
IADLs, advanced crafts, sewing
