Learning Disabilities- QUIZ (6) – Flashcards
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Who first established the term "learning disabilities" in 1963?
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Kirk
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The inclusionary standard for determining a learning disability means which of the following?
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Identifies what conditions of learning disability are included
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Procedural problems, semantic memory problems, and visual-spatial problems are indications of which of the following?
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math difficulty
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When determining the presence of learning disabilities using the discrepancy standard, evaluators can compare a student's IQ and achievement scores. Woodstock (1990) described three types of discrepancies which include all of the following EXCEPT:
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norm-referenced
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Finding appropriate solutions to social dilemmas, carrying on conversations, and percieving the nonverbal feelings and emotions of others are which of the following?
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social skills
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Knowing which study skill works best for you is which of the following?
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metacognition
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Difficulty with decoding words, comprehending text, and appropriate speed and fluency are elements of which of the following?
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reading disorder
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Which one of the following is part of the exclusionary criteria for learning disabilities?
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an impairment that is caused primarily by poor instruction
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Non-environmental causes of learning disabilities may include
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genetics
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Which of the following is one of the most significant challenges facing students with learning disabilities?
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reading difficulties
