Question

Stacy is a director of a senior center. Every week she leads a group where the elders discuss past activities and experiences. The members of the group are encouraged to share anecdotes, old pictures, and other family memorabilia that remind them of significant events in their past. Stacy’s group is a form of: ____________

Answer 1

Answer:

Reminiscence therapy

Explanation:

Reminiscence therapy is a form of therapy which involves the volitional or non volitional act of recalling one's memory of their past in positive light. This helps to reduce boredom, increase preparedness of death, problem solving etc.

The effect of the therapy depends upon how meaningful the memory is to the person. In order for this type of therapy to work an intact autobiographical memory is required of a person.