Which type of performance skills are specifically related to moving oneself or interacting with objects?

The correct choice highlights motor skills, which are defined as the skills required to engage in physical movements or actions. In the context of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF-4), motor skills include the ability to perform functional movements such as reaching, grasping, manipulating, and moving oneself from one place to another. These skills are essential for tasks ranging from basic self-care activities to more complex interactions with the environment.

Motor skills are critical as they encompass both gross and fine motor actions necessary for effective participation in daily activities. For example, using utensils while eating, walking, or dressing all require well-coordinated motor skills. Understanding and enhancing motor skills are fundamental in occupational therapy to support individuals in achieving their goals and improving their overall quality of life.

In contrast, communication skills focus on how individuals express and receive information; cognitive skills relate to thought processes, such as attention and memory; while social skills pertain to how one interacts and engages with others in a social context. Although all these skills are important for overall functioning, they do not specifically address the physical actions associated with moving oneself or interacting with objects as motor skills do.