Which of the following is a client factor?

• A. Values, beliefs, spirituality
• B. Environmental context
• C. Activity demands
• D. Time of day

Answer: (A)

Internal attributes that shape how a person engages in occupations are client factors. Values, beliefs, and spirituality are intrinsic to a person’s identity and meaning, and they influence motivation, goals, and decisions in therapy. Because they originate within the individual, they’re categorized as client factors.

Environmental context encompasses the surroundings and supports or barriers outside the person, while activity demands describe the requirements of the task itself. Time of day is a situational variable that can affect performance but is not a personal attribute, so it isn’t a client factor.