One characteristic that distinguished children studied by Kanner was
A) an inability to relate to others in an ordinary manner.
B) a need to be picked up or held by parents.
C) surprisingly normal language development.
D) an extreme dislike of repetition.
In functional academics, academics are taught in the context of
a) daily living skills.
b) test-taking, such as the SATs.
c) the general education curriculum.
d) the common core state standards.
Each of the following is a major component or element of culture EXCEPT
a. skin color.
b. values and typical behavior.
c. nonverbal communication.
d. world views or general perspectives.
In collaborative consultation, the special education teacher
a. teaches students with disabilities in the general education classroom.
b. acts as an expert in providing advice to the general education teacher.
c. shares daily decisions about programming with the regular education teacher equally.
d. pulls out students with disabilities for special instruction in a resource room.
Each of the following is considered a criterion essential for early intervention programs
in special education EXCEPT
a) research-or value-based practices.
b) family-centered practices.
c) disregard for the principle of normalization.
d) chronologically age-appropriate practices.
Response to intervention (RTI)
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 prereferral team except that it is limited to students with learning
disabilities.
One of the major advantages of the response to intervention method of identifying
learning disabilities is that
A) it is easy to implement.
B) it is not subject to the same”wait-to fail”criticism.
C) it ensures that a student’s low achievement is not simply due to ineffective
instruction.
D) A great deal of research has been done to show how best to implement RTI.
Effective national parent organizations have existed in the United States since
a. 1800.
b. 1920.
c. 1950.
d. 1975.
The key to a successful parent-teacher conference is
a. maintaining an air of conferences.
b. the teacher keeping in mind that she knows more about disabilities, in general, than
do the parents.
c. letting the parents lead the discussion.
d. being prepared and planning.
The National Institute of Health recommends all of the following for students with
ADHD EXCEPT
A) maintaining a daily schedule that is consistent.
B) a strong emphasis on student-directed learning.
C) use praise when rules are followed.
D) use homework and notebook organizers.
Any malformation of the spine, spinal cord, or brain is a
A) choreoathetoid defect.
B) neural tube defect.
C) type of spina bifida.
D) brainstem defect.
In general, outcomes for individuals with deaf-blindness depend on all of the following
EXCEPT
a) The quality and intensity the person receives are critical.
b) The vast majority of students who are deaf-blind have other disabilities and medical
conditions.
c) The more mild the visual and auditory impairments, the greater the impact on a
person’s ability to adapt.
d) The degree and type of visual impairment and auditory impairment can vary
dramatically in individuals with deaf-blindness.
Federal reports and legislation have assumed that the prevalence of giftedness in the
school population is about
A) 1 to 2%.
B) 3 to 5%.
C) 10 to 12%.
D) 15 to 20%.
The desire to communicate for social purposes is referred to as
A) communicative intent.
B) selective expression.
C) stereotypic behavior.
D) garrulity.
Much of a child’s language and social development depend on two characteristics of
language interaction the child has with caregivers. What are the characteristics?
A) nature and quantity of the language
B) quality and variety of the language
C) variety and resonance of the language
D) loudness and functionality of the language
Rather than talking about identification of learning disabilities at the preschool level,
educators emphasize
A) causation/etiology.
B) prediction.
C) adaptive behavior.
D) classification.
The theory that language depends on brain development and proper brain functioning
and that language disorders resulting from brain dysfunction can sometimes be
compensated for is the theory of
A) biological maturation.
B) behavioral psychology.
C) information processing.
D) cognitive development.
All of the following practices promote integration EXCEPT
a. normalization.
b. institutionalization.
c. full inclusion.
d. mainstreaming.
Each of the following is a feature of the federal government’s definition of
deaf-blindness EXCEPT
a) visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye, with correction.
b) hearing impairment so severe that most speech cannot be heard, even with
amplification.
c) problems with vision and hearing that cause extreme difficulty in attaining
independence.
d) hearing impairment of 30 dB or greater in the better ear.
Tim has a hereditary disease characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of
muscle fibers. His condition is
A) muscular dystrophy.
B) spina bifida.
C) cerebral palsy.
D) multiple sclerosis.
Approximately what percentage of children identified for special education receives
services primarily for speech or language disorders?
A) 1%
B) 5%
C) 10%
D) 20%
Althoughresponse to intervention has not been validated for non-English speaking or
bilingual students, the method has positive implications for culturally diverse students
because
a. it relies on quality instruction prior to identification.
b. it is part of NCLB, which stipulated that the student’s first language must be used for
assessment.
c. it requires that students who are bilingual remain in regular classrooms for
all instruction.
d. it uses standardized assessment procedures to enable teachers to understand the
students’strengths and weaknesses.
Frank, who is deaf, is the six-month-old son of hearing parents. To interact effectively
with Frank, his parents should
A) emphasize lip movements.
B) encourage verbal babbling.
C) attend to eye gaze.
D) avoid use of speech.
Educators of students with autistic spectrum disorder are putting increasing emphasis
on applying behavioral psychology in
A) structured settings and controlled environments.
B) normalized situations and normalized locations.
C) natural settings and natural interactions.
D) natural settings and in-vitro interactions.
A disadvantage of using guide dogs is that they
a. walk very slowly.
b. cause heartbreak when they die.
c. require extensive training for the dog and the owner.
d. might have fleas.
Transitions between stages in the life of a child with disabilities are difficult because
a. the next stage brings on overwhelming challenges.
b. parents tend to think the next stage will lead to resolutions to many of their current
problems.
c. Increasingly more professionals become involved, which leads to problems of
communication.
d. Each new phase presents uncertainty to the family.
The largest group of neglected students with gifts is
A) females.
B) students with disabilities.
C) students from lower socioeconomic levels.
D) students from culturally diverse backgrounds.
In comparison to typical students, students who are exceptional
a. have both similarities and differences
b. are similar in almost every way
c. are different in almost every way.
Discuss the dilemma associated with the choice to either ignore or recognize student’s
differences and provide two recommendations for practices (describe them) that could
help to resolve the dilemma.
Which statement about TBI is TRUE?
a) The age range in which TBI is most likely to occur in males is late adulthood.
b) Males are more prone to TBI than females are.
c) The age range in which TBI is most likely to occur in females is early childhood.
d) Females and males have about the same prevalence rate for TBI, with it most likely
occurring in late adolescence.
Research on classwide peer tutoring (CWPT) to help meet the instructional needs of
students with mild mental retardation in inclusive settings shows that, compared to
teacher-led instruction, CWPT resulted in each of the following EXCEPT
a) increased academic performance for all students.
b) increased amount of engaged academic time.
c) increased academic performance for the students with mild ID only.
d) positive acceptance from the teachers and students.
A recommended technique of breaking down prejudice and encouraging positive
interactions among students with different characteristics is
a. Afrocentrism.
b. cooperative learning.
c. immersion.
d. direct instruction.
A common criticism of legal definitions of blindness is that visual acuity
a. is difficult to measure objectively.
b. doesn”t predict how well people use their remaining sight.
c. is defined in different ways by different professionals.
d. doesn”t provide information about the cause of blindness.