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Nick Vujicic, a man without arms or legs, uses his life to motivate others to see what they can do. This illustrates how the focus on persons with disabilities should be a. on what they can do. b. on how they are limited. c. on their disability. d. on what others can do to help them.

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A

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Most exceptional learners a. have physical limitations. b. are more different than they are like nondisabled peers. c. are average in more ways than they are not. d. have more problems in motivation than in learning.

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c

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When special education works as it should, the outcome for students is a. the ability to hide their disabilities. b. the eradication of their disabilities. c. instruction in a special class. d. improved achievement and behavior.

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d

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Most historians trace the beginning of special education as we know it today to this individual. This person was one of the first to educate a child with a disability. a. B. F. Skinner. b. Daniel Hallahan. c. Jean-Marc-Gaspard Itard. d. Thomas Gallaudet.

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c

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Under IDEA, each state and locality must have a plan to ensure all of the following EXCEPT a. screening all students for possible disabilities. b. protecting parents' rights to informed consent. c. providing services to equal numbers of males and females. d. providing training for personnel in meeting the needs of students with disabilities.

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c

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In the case of Hudson v. Rowley, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the school did not have to provide a sign interpreter for Amy Rowley, a child who was deaf, because she had an IEP that allowed her to achieve at or above an average level for her age. The decision interpreted which component of P.L. 94-142? a. due process b. least restrictive environment c. free, appropriate public education d. nondiscriminatory evaluation

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C

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Schools must provide an individualized program for each student who requires special education services. This means that a. each student must receive instruction on a one-to-one basis. b. an educational program called an IEP must be written for each student who requires special education services c. one individual must be responsible for each student's education. d. the portion of the program that is individualized must be delivered by a teacher who is certified in special education.

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b

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Each of the following people is typically on an IEP team EXCEPT a. a parent or guardian. b. a provider of special education. c. the child's general education teacher. d. a special education lawyer.

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d

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Accommodations for evaluation procedures of students with disabilities might include all of the following EXCEPT a. altering the time given for responding b. changing the setting in which assessment is done c. providing verbal prompts to the student during testing d. allowing the student to choose which assessment to take

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d

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In co-teaching, a. students take turns assuming the role of teacher. b. general and special educators teach together in the same classroom. c. general and special educators provide in-service training for each other. d. teachers and students take turns assuming the role of teacher.

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b

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Response to intervention (R TI) a. has implications only for those with learning disabilities. b. is restricted to academic learning. c. can be applied to social behavior and academic learning. d. is the same as a referral team except that it is limited to students with learning disabilities.

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C

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The founder of the Special Olympics was a. Elizabeth Farrell b. Eunice Kennedy Shriver c. John F. Kennedy d. Thomas Gallaudet

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b

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The legislation that passed at the end of 2015 upholding standards based accountability and adding highly qualified teacher component. a. Every Student Succeeds Act b. No Child Left Behind Act c. Americans with Disabilities Act d. Individuals with Disabilities Act

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a

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An IFSP refers to an a. informal family service plan. b. individualized family service plan. c. initial family service program. d. interchangeable family service program.

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b

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In the not too distant past, many professionals tended to believe that parents of children with disabilities were a. virtually faultless with respect to their child's problems. b. to blame for many of their child's problems. c. unable to work effectively with their child unless they first experience an emotional catharsis or cleansing. d. unable to cope with their child if he or she was the first-born child.

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b

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The reactions of extended family members are important because they can often play a critical role in a. financial assistance. b. providing comfort and support. c. recommending food choices. d. determining the genetic cause of the disability.

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b

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Which one of the following best describes the purpose of multicultural education? a. It teaches children of ethnic minorities about their ancestors. b. It provides bilingual education for non-English speakers. c. It provides equal educational opportunities to all students. d. It involves parents in their child's education.

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c

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Each of the following components must be included on an individualized education program (IEP) EXCEPT a. annual goals. b. related services to be provided. c. instructional objectives d. student's IQ score.

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d

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The primary purpose of a home-note program from one of the child's teachers is to a. let the teacher know what is going on. b. enable parents to provide reinforcement for behavior at school. c. allow parents to communicate with all professionals who deal with their child. d. document, for legal purposes, communication that has occurred between home and school.

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c

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A 3-tiered system of instruction that screens for those likely to fail then monitors student progress to determine how an intervention strategy is impacting their learning. a. response cards b. class-wide peer tutoring c. response to intervention d. collaborative learning

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c

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(T/F) In the vast majority of cases, we are unable to identify the exact reason why a child is exceptional .

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t

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(T/F) A disability is always a handicap.

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f

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(T/F) The female gender is over-represented in special education

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f

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(T/F) The IEP must include a description of how a child's progress toward annual goals will be measured and reported.

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t

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(T/F) The individualized education program (IEP) is not required to be a written statement.

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f

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(T/F) Students with disabilities are excluded from participation in the school's high-stakes standardized assessment procedures .

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f

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(T/F) An individual can be a member of many subcultures.

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t

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(T/F) A student with a disability can take an alternate assessment to the regular state standardized test if specified in their IEP

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t

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(T/F) Parents of a child with a disability who choose not to be involved with decision making at school probably are neglectful at home.

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f

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(T/F) If some of the members of the IEP team are unable to attend a meeting, it is fine to have the meeting without them and review the outcome with them later.

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f

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A general education teacher does not need to be part of the IEP meeting.

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f

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(T/F) The right route to placement is evaluation/identification, then placement, then create IEP.

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f

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(T/F) Asian Americans are overrepresented in special education.

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f

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(T/F) Over 6.5 million students receive special education.

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t

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(T/F) When testing for special education eligibility, the evaluation must be in the student's native language.

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t

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(T/F) Curriculum based measurement - frequent measures of performance on curriculum tend to be less biased assessments for multicultural populations than standardized tests.

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t

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(T/F) Exceptional learners do not include students who are gifted and talented.

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f

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(T/F) A student with a disability automatically qualifies to receive special designed instruction.

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f

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(T/F) The No Child Left Behind Act (2001) protects those with disabilities from discrimination in civil rights-employment, transportation, public access, state and local govt., and telecommunications.

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f

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(T/F) Some ethnic minorities are underrepresented in special education.

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t

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According to the hypothetical "normal curve," approximately what percentage of the population is expected to have IQ scores between 0-70? a. 1%. b. 1.27% c. 2.27%. d. 5.27%.

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c

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Current estimates place the prevalence of students identified with intellectual disabilities at approximately a. under 1% b. 2.5%. C. 3.5% d. 5%

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a

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All states routinely screen for this before babies leave the hospital: a. Fragile X syndrome. b. phenylketonuria. c. Down syndrome. d. hydrocephalus.

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b

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A person's awareness of what strategies are needed to perform a task, the ability to plan how to use the strategies, and the evaluation of how well the strategies are working is a. metacognition. b. working memory. c. perception. d. long-term memory.

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a

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Early childhood programs designed to enhance the development of children who are already identified with intellectual disabilities place a great deal of emphasis on a. transitions. b. physical therapy. c. feeding techniques. d. language and conceptual development.

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d

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Joe tends to believe whatever he is told, even highly questionable statements or claims, despite any evidence. This tendency is known as a. self-deception. b. unreasonable trust. c. gullibility. d. learned helplessness.

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c

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Jose has intellectual disabilities. As an infant, he was lethargic and had difficulty eating; however, at about one year of age he became obsessed with food. This is characteristic of a. Down syndrome. b. Williams syndrome. c. Fragile X syndrome d. Prader-Willi syndrome.

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d

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How is adaptive behavior typically assessed? a. A psychologist observes the student in the classroom. b. The student is asked to perform a series of tasks. c. A parent, teacher, or professional answers questions related to the student's behavior. d. A close friend, chosen by the student, fills out a behavior rating form.

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c

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In supported competitive employment, a worker with intellectual disabilities has a competitive employment position and receives a. incentive money. b. ongoing assistance from a job coach c. sub-minimum wage. · d. pay from a social agency rather than from the employer.

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b

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All of the following are true about sheltered workshops EXCEPT a. There is little, if any, integration with workers who are not disabled. b. Clients are often paid very low wages. c. They are run by business people trying to make a profit. d. They usually offer repetitive work and limited job-training experiences.

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c

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Up until the recent ascendance of the response to intervention model, the identification of learning disabilities focused on a. IQ-achievement discrepancy b. learning problems due to visual, hearing, or motor handicaps, or environmental, cultural, or economic disadvantage c. neurological evidence of brain injury d. deficits in adaptive behavior

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a

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All of the following are true EXCEPT a. Learning disabilities tend to run in families. b. · Premature birth can result in learning disabilities. c. Toxins have been ruled out as a potential cause of learning disabilities. d. Most geneticists agree that there is no single gene that causes learning disabilities.

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c

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Research using neuroimaging suggests that some cases of learning disability are caused by a. poor nutrition. b. allergies to food additives. c. structural and functional differences in the brain. d. head wounds.

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c

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Which typically poses the greatest difficulty for most children with learning disabilities? a. reading. b. spelling. c. handwriting. d. mathematics.

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a

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Daphne has an external locus of control. When she succeeds on a homework assignment in mathematics, she is most likely to attribute her success to a. effort. b. luck. c. mathematics ability. d. intelligence.

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b

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The part of the brain responsible for executive functions, such as the ability to regulate one's own behavior is the a. basal ganglia. b. cerebellum. · c. corpus collosum. d. frontal lobes.

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d

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Each of the following is a subdivision of ADHD according to the American Psychiatric Association's diagnostic manual EXCEPT a. predominantly lethargic-inattentive type. b. predominantly inattentive type. c. predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type. d. combined type.

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a

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R ating scales us e d for ADHD are generally filled out by each of the following EXCEPT a. parents b. medical doctors c. teachers d. the child

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d

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students with ADHD receive special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in which category? a. ADHD b. learning disabilities c. emotional or behavioral disorders d. other health impaired (OHI)

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d

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In an effort to help Brian complete tasks (from the video shown in class), his parents taught him to use pictures from a notebook from a young age to adulthood. What is Brian's disability? a. Learning disability b. Intellectual disability c. Autism spectrum disorder d. ADHD

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c

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All of the following are examples of behavioral inhibition EXCEPT a. the ability to wait one's turn. b. refraining from interrupting in conversations. c. working for immediate gratification or short-term rewards. d. resisting potential distractions while working.

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c

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, how many people have an autism spectrum disorder? a. about 1 in 88, possibly as high as 1 in 50 b. about I in 2500 if strict medical criteria are used c. about 1 in 333 in rural areas d. about 1 in 99

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a

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Most scientists argue that the dramatic increase in prevalence statistics for autism is due to each of the following EXCEPT: a. a widening of the criteria used for diagnosis b. a greater awareness of autism in general c. widespread use of vaccinations for babies d. "diagnostic substitution" (diagnosing with autism rather than intellectual disability)

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c

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The term "spectrum" in autism spectrum disorders refers to the fact that people with ASD a. have a variety of symptoms and degrees of impairment that fall along a continuum b. have symptoms that are live waves, they come and go c. are almost always (at least over 50%) obsessed with the colors of objects in their environment d. are overrepresented in the deaf population

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a

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According to the DSM-5, Asperger syndrome a. is distinguished from autism in that the latter is inherited. b. is a necessary, but not sufficient condition, to be diagnosed as ASD. c. can only be used as a diagnosis in adults with superior IQ scores. d. is no longer an entity separate from ASD.

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d

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Which term was once commonly applied to mothers of children with autism? a. warmhearted moms b. refrigerator moms c. egocentric moms d. neglectful moms

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b

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(T/F) The most common known hereditary cause of intellectual disabilities is Fragile X syndrome.

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t

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(T/F) There are many different causes of intellectual disability, and new genetic syndromes continue to be discovered.

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t

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(T/F) Encephalitis results in intellectual disabilities but meningitis does not.

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f

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(T/F) Children and youth with learning disabilities comprise about half of all students who receive special education.

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t

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(T/F) Most children with learning disabilities outgrow their disabilities as adults.

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f

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(T/F) Many different kinds of disabilities are more prevalent in males than in females.

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t

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(T/F) Students with ADHD may have "504 Plans" that document accommodations to be provided in the general classroom setting.

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t

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(T/F) ADHD has been shown to often coexist with learning disabilities and emotional/behavioral disabilities

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t

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(T/F) It is likely that a lot of TV or video games cause ADHD.

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f

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(T/F) ADHD is not a separate special education category under IDEA.

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t

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(T/F) Hyperactivity is a characteristic of all children with ADHD.

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f

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(T/F) Samples taken from the population at-large indicate that girls outnumber boys with ADHD at a ratio of 3:I.

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f

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(T/F) Using psychostimulants, such as Ritalin, can easily turn children into abusers of other substances, such as cocaine and marijuana.

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f

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(T/F) Many questions still remain about how to best implement RTI

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t

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(T/F) Mathematics disabilities are relatively rare among children with learning disabilities.

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f

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(T/F) Evidence indicates that there is a connection between the measles, mumps, rubella vaccine and autism.

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f

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(T/F) The symptoms of autism spectrum disorder cannot be noticed before a child is two years old.

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f

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(T/F) All people with autism exhibit remarkable ability or talent in particular splinter skills, such as playing music, drawing, or calculating.

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f

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(T/F) At the preschool level, teachers emphasize natural interactions in general education classrooms with students who do not have disabilities.

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t

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(T/F) PCES is a teaching method for students with autism where instructors use pencils, pens, and paper to reinforce desired outcomes

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t

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Teaching academics in the context of daily living.

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functional academics

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an understanding that specific words can be broken down into individual sounds.

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phonemic awareness

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A motivational term referring to a condition in which a person believes that no matter how hard he or she tries, failure will result.

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learned helplessness

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The study within psycholinguistics of how people use language in social situations; emphasizes the functional use of language rather than the mechanics.

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pragmatics

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The ability to remember information while also performing other cognitive operations.

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working memory

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a motivational term referring to how people explain their success or failures. These people believe that outside forces influence how they perform.

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external locus of control

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the ability to stop an intended response or stop an ongoing response is impaired in those with ADHD

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behavioral inhibition

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(T/F) "Manifestation determination" means that the circumstances surrounding a particular incident are not weighed in deciding what the consequences should be.

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f

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(T/F) Boys with externalizing forms of E/BD outnumber girls with externalizing forms of E/BD by about five to one.

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t

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(T/F) A student with disabilities cannot be expelled from school.

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f

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(T/F) Transition from school to work is usually not a significant problem for those with E/BD because they tend to be so independent.

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f

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(T/F) When teaching students with speech and language disorders, the primary role of the classroom teacher is to facilitate the social use of language.

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t

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(T/F) About 50% of the children whose language is delayed at age 2 will gradually catch up developmentally with their age peers.

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t

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(T/F) More girls than boys stutter.

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f

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(T/F) Most standardized assessments are biased against learners who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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t

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(T/F) Most standardized assessments are biased against learners who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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t

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(T/F) Most people who are deaf have some residual hearing.

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t

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(T/F) Children who are deaf reach language development milestones in sign later than hearing children do in spoken language.

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f

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(T/F) A mutation in the connexin-26 gene is the most common cause of congenital deafness.

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t

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(T/F) People with a severe disability in any area often have more than one disability.

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t

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(T/F) Most authorities agree that the biggest obstacle faced by people with deaf-blindness is accessing information.

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t

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(T/F) The best place to teach domestic skills is not always the student's home.

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t

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(T/F) The effects of TBI are always severe and permanent.

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f

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Two broad dimensions of behavior disorders are a. withdrawal and disinterest. b. hostility and aggression. c. externalizing and internalizing. d. exterior and interior.

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c

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In the majority of cases, the cause of E/BD is a. biological. b. school-based. c. unknown. d. family-related.

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c

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The federal definition of E/BD has been most widely criticized for its exclusion of children with a. schizophrenia. b. autism. c. attention deficit disorder. d. social maladjustment.

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d

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Under IDEA, "functional behavioral assessment" (FBA) a. simply means assessment that is based on psychoanalytic as well as behavioral principles. b. is designed by school administrators c. is optional. d. clearly refers to a specific set of procedures designed to pinpoint the function of a student's behavior.

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d

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Select the correct term for the following definition. A temporary placement outside general education for students whose behavior is extremely problematic, but in which their education is continued. a. Interim alternative educational setting b. Temporary placement c. Residential school d. Group home

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a

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The primary role of the classroom teacher is to facilitate development of which aspect of language a. semantics b. phonology c. pragmatics d. morphology

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c

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Encoding, or sending messages, is referred to as a. discourse. b. receptive language. c. communication. d. expressive language.

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d

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Many children do not learn to produce all speech sounds correctly until they a. are 8-9 years old. b. are 3 years old. c. leave high school (16-18 years old). d. are 18 months old.

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a

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Decoding, or understanding messages, is referred to as a. discourse. b. expressive language. c. receptive language. d. communication.

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c

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"Phonology" refers to linguistic rules governing a. construction of word forms. b. construction of sentences. c. particular sounds and how they are sequenced. d. patterns of language use.

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c

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The meanings and concepts people attach to words and sentences are referred to as a. morphology. b. syntax. c. pragmatics. d. semantics.

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d

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A failure of the child to understand the rules for producing the sounds of their language at an age-appropriate level and in a culturally appropriate way represents a. phonological disorders. b. voice disorders. c. developmental apraxia. d. articulation disorders.

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a

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What percentage of deaf children have hearing parents? a. 10% b. 90% c. 50% d. 5%

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b

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Children with deafness who have parents who are also deaf a. develop language more slowly than do infants with deafness who have hearing parents. b. tend to be overly dependent on their parents when they reach school age. c. have difficulty relating to hearing children when placed in mainstream preschool settings. d. develop ASL at a rate similar to the rate at which hearing infants develop English.

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d

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FM systems are used in conjunction with hearing aids to a. amplify sound. b. increase reverberation. c. provide individualized instruction. d. broadcast the schedule of daily events.

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a

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When performance tests, rather than verbal tests, are used, a. the IQ scores of both those who are hearing and those who are deaf are lower. b. the IQ scores of those who are deaf are lower than those who are hearing. c. the IQ scores of those who are deaf are higher than those who are hearing. d. there is no difference in IQ scores between those who are deaf and those who are hearing.

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d

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The most frequent viral cause of non genetic deafness in newborns is a. congenital cytomegalovirus. b. otitis media. c. congenital herpes. d. maternal rubella.

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a

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The most severe hearing impairments are associated with which part of the ear? a. inner ear b. outer ear c. middle ear d. eardrum

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a

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A method of teaching communication to people who are deaf that stresses the use of visual cues, such as speechreading and cued speech. a. auditory-verbal approach b. auditory-oral approach c. auditory-visual approach d. auditory-hand approach

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b

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Any manual or electronic means by which a person who is unable to communicate through normal speech can express wants and needs, share information, engage in social closeness, or manage social etiquette is a. oral communication b. manual communication. c. facilitated communication. d. augmentative or alternative communication.

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d

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An adaptation that may be used by a person who is deaf-blind to communicate with the public is a. audio-recorded messages. b. braille notepads. c. the long cane. d. assistance cards.

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d

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A syndrome that causes deaf-blindness and is characterized by a number of physical defects, such as an abnormally shaped pupil, and results in difficulties in swallowing and breathing is a. Asperger syndrome. b. CHARGE syndrome. c. Usher syndrome. d. Down syndrome.

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b

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An inherited syndrome of deaf-blindness characterized by hearing loss and retinitis pigmentosa is a. Down syndrome. b. CHARGE syndrome. c. Usher syndrome. d. Asperger syndrome.

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c

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All of the following are prenatal conditions that can result in deaf-blindness EXCEPT a. congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) b. German measles c. coloboma d. rubella

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c

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A facility that provides a structured environment for people with disabilities in which they can learn skills; can be either a transitional placement or a permanent arrangement. a. Conference workshop b. Competitive employment c. Sheltered workshop d. Self-monitoring

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c

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Swimmers' ear a. is caused by a perforation of the eardrum b. is a myth, the external canal is impervious to infections. c. is caused by allergies to algae in the water. d. is medically known as external otitis, an infection of the skin of the external auditory canal.

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d

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For educational purposes, individuals who are blind a. are able to use a magnifying device. b. must use braille or aural methods. c. have absolutely no sight. d. can still read print if it is large enough.

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b

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Blindness occurs most often in a adolescence b preadolescence c adulthood d early childhood

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c

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In children, the leading cause of blindness is a retinitis pigmentosa. b brain tumors. c injuries, athletic and otherwise. d cortical visual impairment.

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d

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Clara has good vision for assignments written on the blackboard, but she has difficulty with the print in her textbook. She may have a refraction problem known as a Hyperopia (farsightedness.) b glaucoma. c Myopia (nearsightedness.) d astigmatism.

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a

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A hereditary disease that usually causes the field of vision to narrow and also affects night vision is a. diabetic retinopathy. b. retinitis pigmentosa. c. nystagmus. d. cortical visual impairment.

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b

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Echolocation a. demonstrates that humans are able to hear much higher frequencies with practice. b. can be accomplished by clicking one's tongue. c. demonstrates that blindness results in an inherent, automatic ability to use the sense of hearing better than the sighted can. d. is one of the few skills obtainable by people who are blind but not those who are sighted.

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b

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In comparison to sighted children, children who are blind a. differ with regard to all major aspects of language. b. experience articulation problems, which they quickly outgrow. c. are not impaired in language functioning and might even be more motivated than sighted children to use language. d. have restricted language development probably due to their lack of visual experiences.

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c

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Which mobility aid is most often recommended by professionals? a. a guide dog b. human guides c. tactile maps d. the long cane

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d

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When guiding a person who is blind, you should a. walk at a much slower pace than normal. b. take his or her arm and encourage him/her to walk slightly ahead of you. c. let the person take your arm and walk slightly behind you. d. allow the person to go through a door ahead of you.

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c

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Each of the following is an accommodation that can be made on the job for those who are blind or who have low vision EXCEPT a. obstacle-free hallways b. prompt snow removal c better lighting d. more time off

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d

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The primary distinguishing characteristic of children with physical disability is a. physical limitations or health problems. b. intellectual and medical problems. c. medical or cognitive problems. d. intellectual and health problems.

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a

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Andre's legs are paralyzed, but he has full use of his arms. His condition is a. hemiplegia. b. paraplegia. c. quadriplegia. d. diplegia.

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b

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When there is an abnormal discharge of electrical energy in certain brain cells, the result is a. spasticity. b. choreoathetoid movements. c. diplegia. d. seizures.

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d

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Tim has a hereditary disease characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of muscle fibers. His condition is a. spina bifida. b. muscular dystrophy. c. multiple sclerosis. d. cerebral palsy.

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b

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Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is a potentially debilitating disease that a. occurs only in the elderly. b. is characterized by pain in and around the joints and muscles. c. causes rapid deterioration of muscle tissue. d. is associated with neurological degeneration.

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b

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For children with most physical disabilities and other health impairments, a common cause of academic difficulties is a. discrimination and prejudice. b. poor study skills c. erratic school attendance d. inadequate motivation

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c

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Children's reactions to their own physical disabilities are largely a. a reflection of how others respond to them. b. dependent on whether they use a wheelchair for mobility. c. a reflection of how well they achieve academically. d. dependent on the nature and degree of their disabilities.

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a

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Jim has an artificial leg. This is an example of a/an a. prosthesis. b. assistive device c. adaptive device. d orthosis.

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a

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Gareth uses braces on his legs to help provide support when he walks. This is an example of a/an a. assistive device. b. prosthesis. c. orthosis. d. adaptive device.

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c

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The primary goal of adapted physical education is a. to give students with physical disabilities more time in physical education to catch up to their peers. b. to provide physical education in a separate setting for students with physical disabilities. c. to allow access to activities that support physical, recreational, and leisure goals. d. to eliminate physical education as a requirement for students with physical disabilities.

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c

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Mr. Kent has a child in his class who has a terminal illness. He should a. avoid discussing his personal feelings about death and dying. b. avoid communicating directly with the child's parents unless a psychologist is present. c. be direct and open in discussing death and dying with the class. d. keep other students from airing their feelings during school hours.

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c

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The difference between physical therapy and occupational therapy a. is a matter of degree, not kind. b. is that the former focuses on sensory and gross motor functions, the latter on support for daily living skills. c. is no longer relevant since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). d. is that the latter focuses more often on adults in job-related situations.

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b

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A situation in which a person with a disability becomes a regular employee, performs a valued function in a regular work setting, and receives fair pay while receiving training, social skills instruction, and other services is a. partial employment b. job shadowing c. supported employment. d. job coaching

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c

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(T/F) Physical disabilities of all kinds are decreasing because of medical advances.

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f

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(T/F) In most students with orthopedic or musculoskeletal disorders, intelligence is unaffected.

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t

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(T/F) Teenage mothers are more likely than older women to give birth to premature or low-birth weight babies.

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School systems have widely differing practices regarding the education of students with special gifts and talents because a. systems within a state have more or fewer students from economically advantaged families. b. cultural belief about the existence of giftedness is regional. c. the term "gifted" has no clear cut definition. d. states get different amounts of money based on the number of students they identify.

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c

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All of the following are characteristics of students with special gifts and talents EXCEPT a. typically don't enjoy learning. b. typically good at many things. c. typically learn to read at an early age. d. typically like school.

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a

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According to research, what is the relationship between giftedness and genetics? a. Only IQ scores are affected by genetics; practical intelligences are not subject to genetic influence. b. Nongenetic, biological influences have a more powerful effect on giftedness than genetics. c. Giftedness is determined by a combination of environmental factors. d. Giftedness is due to a combination of genetic and social factors.

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d

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In addition to IQ and achievement tests, what other method is commonly used to identify giftedness? a. personality tests b. interest inventories c. nominations d. interviews

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c

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One of the most common misconceptions of the field of gifted education is a. the idea that gifted students are physically stronger and more socially adept. b. the idea that gifted students are superior in every way, including strength and beauty. c. the idea that gifted students are more likely to be bullies. d. the idea that giftedness and mental illness are linked.

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d

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Additional experiences provided to students without placing them in a higher grade are known as a. resource programs b. enrichment c. acceleration d. mentor programs

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b

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Larry, a student who is gifted, skipped third grade. This is an example of which programming strategy? a. resource programs b. enrichment c. acceleration d. mentor programs

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c

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Each of the following is a myth about acceleration EXCEPT: a. The majority of students are not socially mature enough to advance grades. b. Holding students to their grade level is a safer educational route. c. Students who are accelerated into grades beyond their age mates get bullied more. d. It results in gaps in students' knowledge.

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c

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Probably the central issue in the education of adolescents with special gifts and talents is that of a acceleration versus enrichment. b grade-skipping versus acceleration. c inclusion versus separate schools. d vocational focus versus academic focus.

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a

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Early enrollment in college courses has worked particularly well for adolescents who are gifted in a. math b. writing c. the arts d. science

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a

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(T/F) In adulthood, people with gifts are prone to emotional instability and early decline.

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f

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(T/F) Giftedness is a stable trait that is evident throughout all periods of a person's life.

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f

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(T/F) Genetic factors contribute to giftedness.

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(T/F) A child can attain a gifted level of performance even if he or she has a disability

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