Which of the following statements regarding families of children with emotional and
behavior disabilities and advocacy is TRUE?
A. Parent-led advocacy groups do not generally exist among families of children with
emotional and behavior disabilities.
B. Parent groups require expensive fees, which eliminates the participation of many
families.
C. Parents of children with emotional and behavior disabilities prefer not to participate
in such groups because of the shame and embarrassment.
D. There are too few students identified with EBD for there to be enough parents to
form such groups.
Model practices for transition for students with learning disabilities in one high school
were found to include each of the following features EXCEPT:
A. Inclusion of career awareness and exploration activities beginning in the freshman
year and continuing through high school
B. Increasing focus on academic skills from elementary to high school years
C. Instruction related to skills needed for successful transition, including problem
solving, organization, self-advocacy, and communication
D. Transition-planning activities for school professionals and community members
regarding the next steps that might be needed to improve activities and services
Many students with special abilities may be missed if assessment only identifies
students with:
A. Overall giftedness
B. General giftedness
C. Vague giftedness
D. Global giftedness
Students with severe and multiple disabilities need to experience the same curriculum
as their nondisabled peers because:
A. It is mandated by IDEA that these students be taught the same skills as traditional
learners.
B. Without exposure to the traditional curriculum, these students are further penalized
in their education.
C. Without exposure to the traditional curriculum, these students cannot complete high
school.
D. That is the premise of full inclusion.
Multidisciplinary teams do NOT address which of the following when deciding whether
a student has an emotional and behavior disorder?
A. Are one or more of the characteristics in the definition of emotional disturbance
present?
B. Do the student’s characteristics of emotional disturbance adversely affect his or her
educational performance?
C. Does the student have learning disabilities or attention deficit disorder?
D. Can social maladjustment be eliminated as the sole cause of the student ‘s behavior
problems?
After John’s stroke, he could only move the limbs on the right side of his body. This
could be referred to as:
A. Monoplegia
B. Paraplegia
C. Hemiplegia
D. Diplegia
Home-based programs are most commonly used for which age level of students with
visual impairments?
A. Middle
B. Elementary
C. Preschool
D. Infants and toddlers
Students who are ___________________________________(i.e., those who
intentionally act out or break rules) are not considered to have this disability unless they
also meet one of the other criteria.
Another name for an ear infection is:
A. Congenital hearing loss
B. Otitis media
C. Bacterial meningitis
D. None of the above
A functional behavior assessment involves each of the following steps EXCEPT:
A. Implement a specific intervention
B. Identify the problem behavior.
C. Describe in detail the settings in which the behavior occurs.
D. Form a hypothesis about the function of the behavior based on the data gathered.
Supports that are not directly related to a student’s instruction but that are needed so that
a student can access instruction are:
A. General education
B. Resource services
C. Specialized curriculum
D. Related services
Which group of students is the least likely to be given medication for ADHD?
A. Asian
B. African American
C. Caucasian
D. Pacific Islander
When students’ test results must meet an absolute standard, they are taking which type
of test?
A. Criterion-referenced
B. Curriculum-based measure
C. Norm-referenced test
D. Informal assessment
IDEA and ESEA have made it clear that past practices have tended to:
A. Underestimate the potential of students with disabilities
B. Overestimate the potential of students with disabilities
C. Discriminate against the majority of students with disabilities
D. Overemphasize services to students with the most severe disabilities
What factor, as discussed in your text, strongly influences inclusive practices for
students with intellectual disabilities?
A. Opposition to the continuum of placements
B. Traditional thinking favoring separate placement
C. Teachers’ prejudices against inclusion
D. Parents’ resistance to inclusive practices
This assessment examines a student’s overall approach to using sensory information for
learning (i.e., visual, tactile, and auditory) and identifies the kinds of materials (e.g.,
braille, large type, or regular type with low-vision devices) that a student needs in
school:
A. Learning media assessment
B. Functional vision assessment
C. Educational environment assessment
D. Clinical low-vision assessment
Mr. Lavella, a specialized education teacher at Washington High School, begins making
the list of students whose re-evaluations are due within the month. He attempts to
contact all three of the parents but only two of the three parents agree to attend the
meetings. The third parent refuses to come and asks Mr. Lavella not to contact her
again. Which is a true statement?
A. The re-evaluation cannot take place without the permission of the parents.
B. The re-evaluation cannot take place without the permission and participation of the
parents.
C. The re-evaluation can occur without the permission of the parents.
D. The school is entitled to participate in due process against the parents.
Lauren is a student in your class who has autism. During group activities or
unstructured time, Lauren becomes very antagonistic with her peers and teacher. What
would be a good course of action to help Lauren with this behavior?
A. Remove Lauren from the classroom during these times.
B. Use social stories to help her learn ways to concentrate in noisy environments.
C. Use mnemonic strategies to help her control her behavior.
D. Discuss Lauren’s behavior with her and set up a plan for consequences when the
behavior occurs.
When a problem occurs in the inner ear or along the nerve pathway to the brain stem,
what type of hearing loss occurs?
A. Unilateral
B. Sensorineural
C. Mixed
D. Conductive
All of the following are academic difficulties that students with emotional and behavior
disorders typically experience EXCEPT:
A. Increased dropout rates
B. Low grade point average
C. High risk for retention
D. Academic problems primarily in one area
Which individuals sometimes conduct lessons for an entire class to resolve issues in
peer relationships?
A. School psychologist
B. Social worker
C. School counselor
D. Special educator
Marty’s dysfunctional behavior is so severe he is no longer able to learn alongside his
peers. Which would be the most appropriate intervention to decrease Marty’s
dysfunctional behavior?
A. Negative behavior supports
B. Positive behavior supports
C. Assistive technology
D. Universal Design for Learning
Which of the following are among the six sets of standards for special education
teachers?
A. Physical and health monitoring, adapted assessment, and specialized instruction
B. Adapted assessment, specialized instruction, and behavior management
C. Specialized instruction, physical and health monitoring, and generalized instruction
D. Physical and health monitoring, adapted assessment, and standardized testing
The Boyd family has twins, Markus and Valeria, both of whom have been identified
with emotional and behavior disorders. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd as well as Mrs. Williams,
the grandmother, have begun meeting twice each month at the community center with
other families. During these meetings the families share information about local
resources; ideas and suggestions for dealing with behavior, social, and academic issues;
and strategies for coping on a day to day basis. This is an example of:
A. Parent education
B. Parent and community collaboration
C. Parent support groups
D. Parent counseling
What level of unemployment do adults with visual impairments experience?
A. 25%
B. 75%
C. 50%
D 10%
Young children who are diagnosed as having ADHD often experience each of the
following types of problems EXCEPT:
A. Sleeping through the night
B. Difficulty bonding with others
C. Sharing and taking turns
D. Fewer accidents than would be expected
When one professional voluntarily assists another to address a problem concerning a
third party (usually a student), this is called:
A. Venting
B. Collaboration
C. Consultation
D. Co-teaching
Phillip is an eighth grader with intellectual disabilities. He is exempt from the
achievement tests required by ESEA. This occurred because:
A. Phillip’s parents signed a waiver stating they did not want him tested
B. Phillip’s IEP specifies that alternative assessments are more appropriate
C. Students with intellectual disabilities are automatically exempt
D. Students with disabilities usually are exempt from these tests
Which statement BEST describes why negative interactions between parents and school
professionals are heightened during meetings?
A. Most parents simply do not show up to meetings, which makes professionals angry.
B. Parents often are worried about meeting with professionals because they do not want
to learn about additional issues related to their child.
C. School professionals treat families of children with emotional and behavior disorders
differently than other families because the family is usually the cause of such disorders.
D. Due to the few number of meetings, families and school professionals have poor
relationships that make meetings awkward and uncomfortable.
The instructional strategy that ensures systematic learning is called:
A. Peer-mediated instruction
B. Task analysis
C. Direct instruction
D. Whole-language instruction
Brian asks for help from others on math word problems prior to even reading the
problem. This is an example of:
A. Syntax deficiencies
B. Lack of motivation
C. Learned helplessness
D. Attention deficit disorder
Each of the following is TRUE of students with ADHD EXCEPT:
A. They report that they have fewer close friendships than do those without ADHD
B. They are more likely than other students to be seen as both victims of bullying
C. They are less likely than other students to be seen as bullies
D. They have difficulty maintaining any friendships they do form