One important concept addressed in the National Excellencereport that had not been
previously considered was
A) The role of gifted and talented education in culturally diverse individuals
B) The role of parents in gifted and talented education
C) The need for special schools to address the needs of gifted and talented youth
D) None of the above
Hearing loss that is acquired after birth and not inherited is referred to as
A) Autosomal recessive
B) Autosomal dominant
C) Adventitious hearing loss
D) Acoustic
_____ is known as the founder of gifted education.
A) Leta S. Hollingworth
B) J. P.Guilford
C) Lewis Terman
D) Alfred Binet
The forerunner to the AAIDD, originally called the Association of Medical Officers of
American Institutions for Idiotic and Feeble-Minded Persons, was founded in which
year?
A) 1912
B) 1976
C) 1876
D) 1895
According to the text, problematic behavior that is brought on by a major life stressor,
but usually goes away, is called
A) Disruptive
B) Noteworthy
C) Apathetic
D) Transient
Most students with multiple disabilities are educated in a
A) Separate school
B) Separate classroom
C) Resource room
D) General education classroom
Which of the following is not considered a possible postnatal cause of intellectual
disability?
A) Encephalitis
B) Head trauma
C) Reye syndrome
D) Hydrocephalus
All of the following are characteristics of resiliency except
A) Advanced physical development
B) Social competence
C) Problem-solving skills
D) Autonomy
The component of language that deals with rules of putting words together to form
phrases and sentences is called
A) Morphology
B) Phonology
C) Pragmatics
D) Syntax
According to theDSM-V, to be considered as having ADHD, an individual must have
had symptoms that occurred before age _______________.
A) 6
B) 12
C) 10
D) 7
Which of the following terms represents a teaching strategy that teaches students
primarily in a language other than English?
A) Multicultural education
B) Bilingual education
C) Special education
D) Multilingual education
An example of information technology is
A) Direct instruction
B) Text-to-speech software
C) Word processor
D) Internet
Sources of student assessment information may include which of the following:
A) Observation
B) Interview
C) Work samples
D) All of the above
Augmentative and alternative communication devices should be used with caution as
they may inadvertently decrease a student’s speech production.
A) True
B) False
Students with emotional or behavioral disorder typically have no academic deficits.
A) True
B) False
The term used to describe a curriculum that enables gifted students to work at more
complex levels that would not be appealing to all students is
A) Special education
B) Differential education
C) Gifted education
D) Complex education
Select the challenge that is not associated with students with learning disabilities.
A) Working independently with little feedback
B) Demonstrating knowledge through tests
C) Receiving instruction with typical peers
D) Interacting appropriately
Adolescence can be an especially difficult time for students who are gifted and talented.
A) True
B) False
The response to intervention (RTI) model shifts from what concept that is attributed to
the discrepancy model?
A) Wait to fail
B) Believe and achieve
C) Efficient identification
D) Under-identification
Which of the following is an example of repetitive motor movements?
A) Echolalia
B) Inflexibility
C) Preoccupation with unusual objects
D) Greeting rituals
A perspective that reflects dignity and potential is referred to as
A) Being able to recognize a disability on sight
B) Speaking in terms of a disability, when describing a person
C) Using people-first language
D) Never using the word disability
_______ is a behavioral self-control strategy; students compare their performance to
a criterion, record their efforts, and obtain reinforcement if appropriate.
A) Mnemonic strategy
B) Content enhancement strategy
C) Self-monitoring strategy
D) None of the above
In regards to individuals with ADHD, postsecondary institutions
A) Are not required to make accommodations for students because they do not fall
under IDEA
B) Are required to offer services if made aware that a student has been identified with
the disorder
C) Are required to seek out students who may be affected by the disorder and offer
them services
D) Can refuse services to a previously identified student if the institution’s evaluation
team does not agree with the identification
In creating a successful partnership with families who have a disabled child, caregivers
should do all of the following except
A) Concentrate on the challenges the family will face
B) Show empathy and support
C) Engage in active listening strategies
D) Acknowledge one’s own limitations
A student with intellectual disabilities “reads” an online newspaper each morning by
using software that speaks the words aloud. What type of assistive technology is the
student using?
A) Text-to-speech software
B) Dedicated communication device
C) Voice recognition software
D) Instructional technology
The term exceptional children is defined as individuals who deviate from the norm to
such an extent that special education services are required.
A) True
B) False
Which amendment includes the equal protection clause?
A) First Amendment
B) Fourth Amendment
C) Eleventh Amendment
D) Fourteenth Amendment
The most severe formof spina bifida, in which a baby is born with the spinal cord
protruding into a sack on his or her back, is
A) Meningitis
B) Meningocele
C) Myelomeningocele
D) Mononucleosis
_____ is a critical skill that often gets less attention than reading.
A) Writing
B) Mathematics
C) Science
D) Study skills
Empirical investigations fail to provide clear-cut questions about the effects of labels on
children and youth with disabilities.
A) True
B) False
The child with vision loss may travel with a cane, a dog, or a sighted guide and will
require training in orientation and mobility.
A) True
B) False
___________________ is one of the most common psychiatric disorders among
children and youth.
A) Depression
B) Anorexia
C) Conduct disorder
D) Bipolar disorder
The category of orthopedic impairments in IDEA is divided into three main areas.
Identify and define each.
Select three assessment practices for identifying the presence of an emotional or
behavioral disorder. Describe each practice and discuss strengths and weaknesses for
each.
Proponents of Deaf culture view spoken English as an optional second language and
American Sign Language (ASL) as the language of choice. What is the term for a
person with a hearing loss that the proponents of Deaf culture do not use and that they
find offensive?
Describe the similarities and differences between the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Name three of the residential options for adults with autism spectrum disorders.
Differentiate between receptive and expressive language.
List four common components of the definitions of learning disability.
Identify at least five suggestions for teaching students with hearing impairments. Give
an example of each.
Describe the three types of learning media and give at least one example of how each
could be used to instruct a child with a visual impairment.
List four skills that affect an individual’s reading comprehension.
What is a major difference between Grade 1 and Grade 2 Braille?
What is self-advocacy? Why is it important for students to develop this skill? How can
teachers help students develop this skill?
Briefly explain the “wraparound plan” approach to transition.
The developmental changes that occur over time within a family are referred to as the
List the two eligibility criteria for a student to receive services through Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.