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As an unfamiliar adult starts to talk to three-year-old Rose, she becomes anxious and looks at her father, who smiles calmly at her. Reassured, Rose relaxes and responds to the new adult. Rose is demonstrating the use of A) sympathy. […]

Which of the following babies will most likely take the longest time to habituate to novel visual forms? A) Aaron, a newborn B) Jared, a 2-month-old C) Virginia, a 4-month-old D) Olivia, a 5-month-old When mothers are upright, labor is […]

__________ affects about 25 percent of infants and children worldwide and interferes with many central nervous system processes. A) Marasmus B) Kwashiorkor C) Iron-deficiency anemia D) Food insecurity Personality, child-rearing practices, peer interaction, schooling, and aspects of culture affect maturity […]

Dr. Hoo believes that children who are high in verbal ability, anxiety, or sociability will remain so at later ages. Dr. Hoo likely emphasizes the role of __________ in her research. A) plasticity B) stability C) discontinuity D) context Which […]

A major limitation of correlational studies is that A) researchers cannot study how conditions of interest currently exist. B) researchers cannot infer cause and effect. C) there is no way to measure the strength of a positive relationship between variables. […]

Research on low-level lead exposure and children’s development indicates that A) low blood levels are associated with early onset diabetes. B) higher blood levels are associated with distractibility, overactivity, and behavior problems. C) the majority of children overcome any negative […]

Which of the following children will be most successful in dealing with delay of gratification? A) a frustrated child B) an immature child C) an angry child D) an inhibited child The expression “sleeping like a baby” was probably meant […]

Early childhood is a vital time for laying the foundations of executive function, which includes A) adaptive responses to simple cognitive processes. B) refinement and reorganization of existing cognitive schemes. C) controlling information as it flows from the central executive […]

Pedro is 19 and in college. He is asked whether he considers himself to have reached adulthood. Which of the following answers will he most likely give? A) “Yes, when I turned 18.” B) “No, not until I”m 21.” C) […]

Which of the following would signal to Christie, a toddler, that her mother is engaging in make-believe play with her? A) She smiles less and is more serious with Christie. B) She uses more “we” talk than she would during […]

How does a hearing loss limit a student’s direct learning experience? What is an example of a concept or skill you have learned through direct experience? What are the options for resolving disagreements regarding special education? Answer: Discussion should include […]

CASE STUDY: You have just moved across the United States due to your spouse’s transfer. As you look for a new job within the public school system, you are surprised at the overwhelming diversity within your new community. Feeling very […]

What were some of the challenges in studying children with emotional and behavior disorders in the latter part of the nineteenth century? What is the difference between aided and unaided augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)? Answer: Discussion should include an […]

CASE STUDY:AJ is a second-grade student who is deaf in his right ear (sensorineural hearing loss) and due to a physical deformity (conductive hearing loss) is hard of hearing in the left ear. However, he is scheduled for surgery on […]

CASE STUDY: Mrs. Martinez has just accepted a new position at Forest Grove Middle School. She was hired to serve students with special needs in grades 6 through 8. Forest Grove’s philosophy is that separate is better in regard to […]

Two of the most important issues facing the field of visual impairment are A. Assistive technology funding and personnel shortages. B. Funding and personnel shortages. C. Personnel shortages and limited continuum of placement options. D. Limited placement options and assistive […]

Which of the following statement is TRUE? A. Students with emotional and behavior disorders usually have good social skills but struggle academically and emotionally. B. Students with emotional and behavior disorders cannot be taught social skills if they lack this […]

When children who have ADHD become adults, they typically A. Outgrow ADHD and live a normal life. B. Become involved in criminal activities. C. Succeed in their jobs but have difficulty socially. D. Have difficulty keeping a job. Which of […]

The estimates of the prevalence of students who are gifted and talented vary dramatically because A. Students identified as gifted are underrepresented. B. No tests exist to identify students as gifted. C. So many definitions have been offered. D. None […]

Which is an example of ineffective communication? A. “You”re not considering a peer tutor for Sara, are you?” B. “Your child demonstrates characteristics of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, don”t you agree?” C. “I really do not think Spanish immersion is appropriate […]

Professionals agree that students with severe and multiple disabilities should A. Be placed with students who are at their same ability level. B. Be placed with their chronological peers. C. Be placed with students who have the same type of […]

Students with severe and multiple disabilities often engage in stereotypical behavior such as A. Hair twirling. B. Doodling. C. Whistling. D. Rocking back and forth. The greatest barrier to effective collaboration in schools is A. Poor attitude toward collaboration. B. […]

Assisting adults with disabilities to obtain jobs in the competitive market and providing them with the necessary physical, instructional, and social support to ensure success is called A. Natural support. B. Supported employment. C. Communication support. D. Independent-oriented employment. A […]

Who is usually the first to recognize that a child is responding differently to the world than typically developing children? A. Parents B. Educators C. Pediatrician D. Caregiver Students who have low self-esteem, chronic sadness, and feelings of worthlessness may […]

Which approach to providing speech-language services has the benefit of eliminating distractions for the young children? A. In class B. In home C. Pullout D. Indirect services Recent research concerning the cause of ADHD reveals A. Diet plays a major […]

Bacterial meningitis, otitis media, and encephalitis are examples of conditions that can cause a/an A. Congenital hearing loss. B. Adventitious hearing loss. C. Congenital and adventitious hearing loss. D. None of the above. Home-based programs are most commonly used for […]

The ability to retain and recall past experiences is referred to as A. Memory. B. Metacognition. C. Altruism. D. Depth. The category of other health impairments includes A. Mental retardation. B. Learning disabilities. C. Diplegia. D. Asthma. Answer: D Individually […]

Tara is an elementary student diagnosed with autism. She is currently in the general education classroom but is having difficulty functioning in this setting. Her family is happy with her placement but the teacher feels a change is needed. Tara”s […]

Executive functions can be grouped into which four mental activities? A. Working memory, self-directed speech, control of emotions and motivation, and reconstitution B. Working memory, self-directed speech, self-esteem, and reconstitution C. Long-term memory, self-directed speed, control of gross motor skills, […]

“Jenna will increase her decoding and reading comprehension from a first grade level to a second grade level.” This is an example of a/an A. Benchmark. B. Annual goal. C. Current performance. D. None of the above The school of […]

What are the different types of examples? Describe how each might be used appropriately. Identify and explain the four steps of mapping. Explain why each is important and highlight the differences between them. Answer: The ideal answer should include: 1> […]

Consciousness raising is a strategy resource employed to serve the purpose of __________. a. strengthening commitment b. weakening commitment c. inducing a specific action d. explaining Teenage drivers are the most dangerous drivers on the road. Which of the following […]

When Eugene began talking faster to add excitement to a story in his speech, he was using which dimension of vocal delivery? a. empathy b. rate c. volume d. pitch Which type of outline is developed in detail while composing […]

Which type of outline is the most complete? a. presentation b. preparation c. key word d. extemporaneous In general, the style of any speech should reflect __________. a. formality b. consistency c. conciseness d. congruence Answer: c Which element of […]

Which of the following is a strategy for providing neutral definitions? a. providing an operational definition b. defining by using jargon with explanations c. using metaphors and similes d. relying on the connotation of keywords Global warming, which was not […]

Impromptu speaking is __________. a. spontaneous and involves little or no preparation b. extemporaneous and involves an organized but conversational delivery c. contemporaneous and involves a presentation of contemporary issues d. memorized and involves meticulous preparation and practice Which of […]

What is lay testimony? a. factual testimony that can be verified b. another name for opinion testimony c. expert testimony that has been paraphrased d. testimony from someone who is not an expert A(n) __________ is a testimonial speech that […]

Walt wanted to give a five-minute informative speech about the causes and consequences of the federal budget deficit. Unfortunately, this topic is not __________. a. appropriate in scope b. important to the speaker c. suitable for oral delivery d. clear […]

A speaker’s style is not always positive; it may be distracting and ineffective. A good purpose statement reveals the issues that must be addressed in the speech. Answer: False When speaking to a knowledgeable audience, condescending is an effective strategy […]

Electronic versions of printed publications, such as newspapers and journals, should be evaluated with more caution than the print versions of these publications. A listener’s elaboration likelihood is determined before the speech; the speaker cannot really affect an audience member’s […]

Rhetorical proof establishes the truth of a speaker’s claims by appealing to listeners’ beliefs. The preparation outline serves as a memory aid to the speaker during the delivery of the speech. Answer: False Direct observation can refer to both observations […]

When gathering information in an interview, it is important to have a specific set of questions and to stick closely to them so as not to waste the interviewee’s time. Silence can have a strong communicative effect in a speech. […]

Speakers should prepare a brief presentation outline first and then develop the full preparation outline in more detail. Using an organizational structure that makes the speech easy to follow is an effective way to motivate listeners to pay attention to […]

How did the lumber industry typify the South’s economic development in the late 1800s? A) It required advanced skills that were not available in the region. B) It required little skilled work but devastated the environment. C) It was an […]

As the nation’s productivity increased __________. A) wages were not proportionately raised B) a high percentage of workers experienced a decent standard of living C) corporate taxes were raised by Republican administrations D) unemployment dropped significantly In what year were […]

The women’s suffrage movement in America __________ during World War I. A) suspended operations B) was unable to make headway C) made major gains D) achieved full voting equality The primary goal of the American government’s imperialistic policies was __________. […]

Which statement would most likely have been said by a believer in Social Darwinism who was addressing the issue of imperialism? A) “The very laws of nature reveal that national identity is not related to cultural worth.” B) “We must […]

Which of the following groups found it the most difficult to integrate into American society? A) Irish B) Mexicans C) Polish D) Russians A huge group of Jewish immigrants escaped from the pogroms in __________. A) Italy B) England C) […]

Which of the following statements about the Haight-Ashbury district is true? A) It became a center of the conservative counterculture. B) 1967’s “Summer of Love” brought thousands of people to the district. C) The community’s radicals preached an anti-drug message. […]

Situation-comedy television shows of the 1950s portrayed American families as __________. A) unimportant in American culture B) white, polite, and happy C) including two parents who worked in the professions D) troubled and full of conflict Which statement describes the […]