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Federal special education law uses which one of the following terms to describe children and youth with emotional and behavioral disorders?

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Emotionally disturbed

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Definitional problems for emotional/behavioral disorders have been made more difficult due to each of the following except?

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the DSM V categorizations

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Which of the following statements is false regarding students with emotional and behavioral disorders?

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The majority of students identified as having emotional and behavioral disorders are female.

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Students identified with E/BD

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are more likely to come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

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Which of the following has not be proposed as a cause of emotional and behavioral disorders?

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Cultural differences

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Fourteen-year-old Alonzo is a gang member. According to Quay and Peterson's (1987) classification system, to which subgroup might Alonzo be assigned?

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Socialized aggression

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Which of the following best describes the intellectual ability and academic achievement of most students with emotional and behavioral disorders?

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Most students with emotional and behavioral disorders score in the below average range in terms of intellectual ability and academic achievement.

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Federal law requires that when a student with a disability is being considered for a long-term (over ten day) suspension/expulsions, ________ must first be conducted.

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A manifestation determination

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Students with E/BD are

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commonly included in general education classrooms, yet to a lesser extent than students with learning disabilities.

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Positive behavior supports theory, or PBS, emphasizes all of the following except

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aversive contingencies.

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What percentage of the school population nationally is identified as having an intellectual disability?

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1%

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The terminology ______ has replaced the term "metal retardation"

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intellectual disabilities

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Which of the following is a major component of most definitions of intellectual disabilities?

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deficits in adaptive behavior

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According to Grossman ______ refers to the degree to which an individual meets the standards of learning, maturation, personal independence, and/or social responsibility expected of his or her age ad cultural group.

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adaptive behavior

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the developmental period component that is included in most definitions of intellectual disabilities refers to an onset between

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birth and eighteen years of age

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Since the mid-1970's, there has been

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a significant decrease in the number of students identified as intellectually disabled

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Which of the following is a chromosomal anomaly, also known as Trisomy 21, which often results in intellectual disabilities?

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Down syndrome

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This chromosomal error is the autosomal type and typically results in intellectual disabilities and excessive eating

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Prader-Willi syndrome

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Supported education assumes that

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students with intellectual disabilities should be maintained inclusive classroom settings to the maximum degree possible and supported in these locations in order to ensure successful learning.

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Students with ADHD who are eligible for special education services often qualify for services under which of the following IDEA 2004 categories?

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other health impairment

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Which of the following are the primary symptoms of ADHD?

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inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivtiy

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ADHD is apparent before the age of

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12

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Which of the following psychiatric classification systems is used most often in the United States to identify individuals with ADHD?

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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

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Which of the following assessment procedures may not be used to identify a student with ADHD?

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teacher recommendation of ADHD

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Common side effects of stimulant medications include all of the following except

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diminished electrical activity in the brain

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Ten-year-old Jamal gives himself a sticker when he has completed all of his assignments. This is an example of which self-regulation strategy?

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Self-reinforcement

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15 Katie uses a cueing system to alert her to stop and evaluate her on-task behavior. This is an example of which self-regulation strategy?

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Self-monitoring

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Recent research has indicated that young children with autism

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benefit from placement in inclusive settings, such as the general education classroom, when appropriate supports are provided.

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All of the following are true about autism except

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children living in poverty are more likely to be labeled with autism.

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The age of onset of autism typically occurs prior to

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the age of three

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Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding the cause of autism?

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In most cases of autism, a specific cause cannot be confirmed.

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Which of the following is not a typical behavioral characteristic of autism?

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affectionate

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Which of the following would be the most important goal for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder?

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Developing basic language and social skills

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All of the following have been supported by research in terms of their effectiveness for students with autism except

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facilitated communication

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Two important principles that should inform education programs for children with autism are the

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use of functional activities and developmentally appropriate programs.

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A promising intervention strategy for children and adults with autism is

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Applied Behavior Analysis

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Mrs. Garcia is attempting to create a supportive environment for a student in her class with autism. Which of the following should she not do?

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Use a lot of figurative language.

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_______ communication techniques require a physical object or device to enable the individual to communicate (charts, communication boards)

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aided

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Speech disorders include disorders of all the following except

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language disorders

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_______ is the sound system of a language and the linguistic rules that govern the sound combinations.

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Phonology

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The following analogy is an issue related to "a rolling stone gathers no moss."

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semantics

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_______ disorders are the most common speech disorders.

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Articulatory and phonological

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6 year old Sara says "bin" for "then". This is an example of

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an articulation error

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_________ usually consist(s) of blocking, repeating, or prolonging sounds, syllables, words, or phrases.

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Fluency problems

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12 year old Antonio frequently fails to wait his turn in conversation. This is a concern related to

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pragmatics

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Consider the variations of the root word "pave". Pavement, repave These variations are related to

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morphology.

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Low-incidence disabilities include all of the following except

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learning disabilities

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Prognosis for recovery of TBI depends on all of the following except

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visibility of the injury

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______ results in tightening of the lungs causing repetitive episodes of coughing, shortness of breath, and wheezing.

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Asthma

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_________ is an inherited, fatal disease that results in an abnormal amount of mucus throughout the body, most often affecting the lungs and digestive tract.

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Cystic fibrosis

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Which of the following is not a symptom of diabetes?

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increased mucus production

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Which of the following is not true about muscular dystrophy?

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Adaptions are academic

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Characteristics of Tourette's Syndrome include each of the following except

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purposeful interruptions

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A student who has cerebral palsy

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would have problems with coordination and mobility

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Traumatic brain injury

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is the most common cause of death and disability among children in the U.S.

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17 year old William has cerebral palsy and uses a communication board because he is unable to communicate verbally. His use of this device represents a form of

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augmentative communication

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