Flashcards About SPED Test 2

Graphic organizers and mnemonic devices are forms of a)learning strategies instruction b)content enhancement c)behavior modification d)direct instruction

Metacognition refers to the ability to a)recognize task requirements b)select and implement appropriate strategies c)monitor and adjust performance and comprehension d)all of the above

A method involving breaking down academic problems into their component parts that can be taught separately and then combined is called a)direct instruction b)task analysis c)scaffolded instruction d)cognitive training

The tendency to repeat the same behaviors over and over again is called a)redundancy b)perseverance c)repetition d)perseveration

All of the following are used to identify ADHD by medical or mental health personnel EXCEPT a) a medical exam b) teacher and parent rating scales c) a clinical interview d) intelligence tests

Many factors make it difficult to define EBD. They include all of the following EXCEPT a) the fact that disturbed behaviors can only by identified by trained psychologists and psychiatrists b) there are differences among conceptual models in explaining behavior c)there exists disagreement on precise definitions of normal and disturbed/disordered behavior d) there are difficulties in measuring emotions and behavior

The federal definition of EBD has been most widely criticized for its exclusion of children with a) social maladjustment b) attention deficit disorder C) schizophrenia d) autism

Two broad dimensions for describing behavior are a) chronicity and intensity b) hostile and aggressive behavior c) externalizing and internalizing behavior d) withdrawal and disinterested behavior

Current definitions of EBD include all of the following except a) behavior is extreme b) behavior is episodic c) problem is chronic d) behavior is unacceptable because of social or cultural expectations

In the majority of cases, the cause of EBD is a) biological b) school-based c) unknown d) family-related

Many social learning theorists and behavioral psychologists believe that aggression is a) caused by an overwhelming sense of frustration b) a result of subconscious motives c) defense mechanism used in distressing situations d) a learned behavior