Task

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Task

Task (pronounced: /tæsk/) is a term used in various fields of medicine, including psychology, neurology, and occupational therapy. It refers to a specific activity or set of activities that a person performs, often as part of a larger process or goal.

Etymology

The word "task" comes from the Old English taesca, which means "a duty or charge". It has been used in the English language since the 13th century.

Related Terms

  • Task Analysis: A process used in occupational therapy and other fields to break down a task into its component parts in order to understand and improve performance.
  • Task Performance: A term used in psychology and neurology to refer to the execution of a task, often measured in terms of speed, accuracy, or efficiency.
  • Task Shifting: A strategy used in healthcare to delegate tasks from higher-trained health workers to health workers with less training and fewer qualifications in order to maximize the use of available human resources.

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