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Prevalence refers to
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the percentage of a population having a particular exceptionality
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Deinstitutionalization refers to the movement away from
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placement in large residential facilities.
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Which of the following provides the BEST definition of special education?
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Special education meets individual needs of exceptional students.
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Which of the following accomplishments is associated with IDEA?
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requirement that schools provide individualized programs in the least restrictive environment for all students with disabilities
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Which federal provision requires that children with disabilities be provided with a free, appropriate, public education?
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
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When special education works as it should, the outcome for students is
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improved achievement and behavior
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What was one of Elizabeth Farrell's contributions to special education?
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founded the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).
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Which federal act requires most students with disabilities to take standard test of academic achievement and to acheve at a level equal to that of students without disabilities?
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No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)
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At present, about how many students in the United State receive special education?
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about 1 million
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All of the following practices promote integration EXCEPT
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normalization institutionalization (correct) full inclusion mainstreaming
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Which example below correctly uses person-first language?
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autistic adult
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Which of the following statements is TRUE?
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A disability is always a handicap.
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Most of the earliest special educators were trained as
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physicians
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Most historians trace the beginnings of special education as we know it today to
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Jean Marc Gaspard Itard
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Which one of the following descriptions distinguishes best between a disability and a handicap?
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Disabilities are functional impairments, while handicaps are disadvantages imposed on an individual.
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Each of the following components must be included on an individualized education program (IEP) EXCEPT:
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student's IQ (intelligent quotient) scores (correct) related services to be provided annual goals instructional objectives
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Jasper is a ten-year-old student with intellectual disabilities. If he is placed in the least restrictive envionment, he will receive instruction in
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the setting that best meets his educational needs.
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Response to intervention (RTI)
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can be applied to social behavior and academic learning.
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Of the following, the special education intervention that represents the highest level of specialization is:
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instruction in a self-contained special education classroom
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Bill is a student with low vision. His teacher provides him with a set of large-type notes at the beginning of each lecture. This is an example of
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accommodation
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Each of the following people is typically on an IEP team EXCEPT
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a parent or guardian a special education lawyer. (correct) the child's general education teacher a provider of special education.
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Schools must provide an individualized program for each student who requires special education services. This means that
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an education plan must be written for each student.
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Jeanʹs eighth-grade class is learning algebra. While most of the students in the class solve equations, Jean copies equations to practice writing letters and numbers. This example illustrates which practice
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partial participation
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The concept of transition involves more than just employment. It has a broad emphasis to include
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concern for other adult outcomes such as independent living and community adjustment.
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Prereferral teams serve all of the following purposes EXCEPT
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developing IEPs for all students who need them. (correct) reducing the number of referrals to special education. establishing \"ownership\" of students with disabilities by general educators. recommending strategies for working with children who exhibit academic and behavioral problems.
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In collaborative consultation, the special education teacher
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acts as an expert in providing advice to the regular education teacher
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Mrs. Cain is a regular third-grade teacher. She teaches most subjects to all of her students; however, Mrs. Hamilton, a special educator, provides reading and math instruction to students with special needs in the class. Mrs. Hamilton also teaches organizational and study skills to all the students. What type of intervention is modeled by these teachers?
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co-teaching
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Which of the following represents the legally correct position of IEP development within planning of special eduation services?
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evaluation, development of IEP, placement
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Which of the following is an expectation for general education teachers?
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participating in writing individualized education programs.
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The ability to make personal choices and regulate oneʹs own life is known as
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self-determination
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Tolerance is best described as
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an appreciation and valuing of difference.
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Critics of multicultural education claim that it
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undermines the central purpose of school, which is to ensure academic competence.
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Tactics that aid memory, such as rhymes or images, are called
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mnemonics
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Instructional tools that promote learning through the use of visual representation or related topics are:
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concept maps.
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An example of a culturally linked behavior that might be confused with exceptionality is
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eye contact
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A culture that is associated with or part of a larger culture, but which is not necessarily small, is a
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subculture
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Each of the following is a general purpose of multicultural education EXCEPT
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A) to promote pride in positive aspects of one's own cultural heritage. B) to foster positive attitudes toward cultural diversity. C) to satisfy a large, tax-paying constituency. (correct) D) to ensure equal educational opportunities for all students.
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A group that shares an historic origin, culture, heritage, and traditions, and that has its own political and economic interests is called a/an
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ethnic group
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Each of the following is a misconception about multicultural and bilingual aspects of special education EXCEPT:
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A) It addresses the concerns of ethnic minorities who want their children to learn more about their history. B) Everyone agrees that it is critical to our nation's future. C) Disproportionate representation of minorities in special education is no longer a problem. D) Educators must make sure that students understand the language of school, not just informal conversation. (correct)
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Each of the following is TRUE about testing accommodations for students with limited English proficiency and/or disabilities EXCEPT
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A) They should reduce the language barriers that may interfere with assessment results. B) They should include administration accommodations and the use of bilingual dictionaries. C) They should give an advantage to students by providing superior opportunities to demonstrate knowledge and skills. (correct) D) They may include translation of tests to the student's native language or provision of a bilingual version of the test.
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Which of the following statements is TRUE?
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An individual can be a member of many subcultures.
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An example of a disability with a highly organized subculture is
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deafness
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An IFSP refers to an:
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individualized family service plan.
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Parents generally go through a series of emotional reactions in a predictable and sequential fashion
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false
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Functional behavioral assessment involves evaluation of each of the following EXCEPT:
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A) antecedent events. B) contextual factors maintaining behavior C) consequences of behavior D) disciplinary style (correct)
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One person having the authority, granted by the courts, to make decisions for another person is
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guardianship
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Which area is often a source of misunderstanding and conflict for the home-school relationship, especially for students with disabilities?
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homework
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Each of the follow is an example of social support EXCEPT
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A) a subscription to a disability journal (correct) B) a family's church C) a parental support group D) an Internet news group
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Under IDEA, one form of advocacy to which parents are entitled is/are:
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due process
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It is largely a myth that many parents of children with disabilities experience
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denial
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Young siblings of a child with a disability are likely to
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have a more difficult time coping with their feelings than their parents.
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In dealing with the feelings of a child with a disability, parents should
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respond honestly to specific questions asked by the child.
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A frequent complaint made by parents about communication with teachers is that
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they only hear from school personnel when their child has misbehaved
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A traveling notebook
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allows different professionals to communicate with parents.
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A system of using educational service in addition to available community services to meet the needs of children and their families is called:
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wraparound service
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The degree to which families are able to change their modes of interaction when they encounter unusual or stressful situations refers to
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adaptability
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In Sam's family, everyone spends their free time independently. Family members seldom eat meals together or plan join activities. Sam's family has LOW
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cohesion
