According to OTPF-4, what is one of the main types of performance skills?

• A. Motor skills.
• B. Reading skills.
• C. Memory.
• D. Verbal communication skills.

Answer: (A)

Performance skills are the observable actions people use to participate in activities. In OTPF-4, they are organized into three main types: motor skills, process skills, and social interaction skills. Motor skills involve how the body moves and uses objects to complete tasks—for example, moving, stabilizing, manipulating, and coordinating to dress, write, or use tools. Reading skills and memory are cognitive abilities, not primary categories of performance skills. Verbal communication is a facet of social interaction skills, which covers how we interact with others, but it’s not listed as a separate main type. So motor skills is the correct answer because it is one of the three primary performance skill types defined in OTPF-4.