Special Ed Final

35 Questions | By S505140 | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 839

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1.

Which one of the following features is common to most definitions of ED/BD?
- A.
  
  Behavior that is sometimes normal and sometimes deviant
- B.
  
  Psychological processing problem
- C.
  
  Sudden onset of an extreme behavior problem
- D.
  
  Socially unacceptable behavior
2.

Two broad dimensions of behavior disorders are
- A.
  
  Externalizing and internalizing.
- B.
  
  Withdrawal and disinterest.
- C.
  
  Exterior and interior.
- D.
  
  Hostility and aggression.
3.

According to the federal government, what percentage of the school-age population is identified for special education services under the category of "emotional disturbance"?
- A.
  
  Less than 1%
- B.
  
  About 2%
- C.
  
  3-5%
- D.
  
  6-10%
4.

Which circumstances and life events lower the risk of ED/BD and help children achieve success at school?
- A.
  
  Obeying authorities
- B.
  
  Regular school attendance
- C.
  
  Basic needs provided for
- D.
  
  All of the above
5.

The trend today in placement of children with ED/BD is away from special facilities and toward
- A.
  
  Educational, hospital settings.
- B.
  
  Homebound, individualized care.
- C.
  
  Inclusion in regular public schools.
- D.
  
  Specialized treatment in private settings.
6.

Kanner's research with a group of children he called "autistic" indicated that these children could be set apart from children with schizophrenia in each of the following ways EXCEPT
- A.
  
  Children with schizophrenia withdrew from the world at some point, while children with autism had no social connections to begin with.
- B.
  
  Children with autism exhibited unique language patterns, such as echolalia.
- C.
  
  Children with schizophrenia exhibited bizarre, repetitive physical movements.
- D.
  
  Children with schizophrenia tended to deteriorate in their functioning over time, while children with autism did not.
7.

Asperger identified children who had
- A.
  
  Average intelligence but channeled their intellectual pursuits into obsessive preoccupation in narrow areas.
- B.
  
  Above average intelligence but channeled their intellectual pursuits into obsessive preoccupation in narrow areas.
- C.
  
  Below average intelligence but remarkable ability in a particular area.
- D.
  
  Below average intelligence and a tendency toward violent, psychotic behavior.
8.

Which statement about the definition of autism is true?
- A.
  
  It is often characterized by restricted, repetitive, stereotyped patterns of behavior, interests, and activities.
- B.
  
  It is a nonpervasive disorder with onset before two years of age.
- C.
  
  It implies a quantitatively measurable impairment of social interaction and physical development.
- D.
  
  Related disorders must be identified at the same time a diagnosis of autism is made.
9.

A condition that is much like autism but usually without significant delays in cognition and language is
- A.
  
  Asperger syndrome.
- B.
  
  Rett syndrome.
- C.
  
  Childhood disintegrative disorder.
- D.
  
  Pervasive developmental disorder.
10.

Most scientists argue that the dramatic increase in prevalence statistics for autism is due to each of the following EXCEPT
- A.
  
  A widening of the criteria used for diagnosis.
- B.
  
  A greater awareness of autism in general.
- C.
  
  Widespread use of vaccinations for babies.
- D.
  
  "diagnostic subsitution" (diagnosing with autism rather than intellectual disability).
11.

From an educational point of view, how is "deafness" best defined?
- A.
  
  A condition present from birth
- B.
  
  An inability to understand speech even with a hearing aid
- C.
  
  A hearing loss of more than 90dB in at least one ear
- D.
  
  A condition of old age
12.

Elise has a hearing loss that occurred during childhood. Her loss is best described as
- A.
  
  Congenital.
- B.
  
  Sensorineural.
- C.
  
  Adventitious.
- D.
  
  Conductive.
13.

Simon has a hearing loss that occurred when he was seven years old. His loss is best described as
- A.
  
  Conductive.
- B.
  
  Sensorineural.
- C.
  
  Congenital.
- D.
  
  Postlingual.
14.

A 30dB hearing loss is generally considered
- A.
  
  Mild.
- B.
  
  Moderate.
- C.
  
  Severe.
- D.
  
  Profound.
15.

According to the U.S Department of Education, what percentage of students are identified as deaf or hard of hearing?
- A.
  
  13%
- B.
  
  0.13%
- C.
  
  1.3%
- D.
  
  0.013%
16.

In general, people who are blind
- A.
  
  Have superior musical ability.
- B.
  
  Have an extra sense that enables them to detect obstacles.
- C.
  
  Make better use of acuity in their other senses.
- D.
  
  Automatically develop superior powers of concentration.
17.

The majority of people who are blind
- A.
  
  Use braille.
- B.
  
  Are dependent and helpless.
- C.
  
  Have some vision.
- D.
  
  Depend on guide dogs to take them where they want to go.
18.

As a disability in children, blindness is
- A.
  
  One of the most prevalent disabilities.
- B.
  
  About average in prevalence compared to other sensory disabilities.
- C.
  
  The least prevalent disability.
- D.
  
  Increasing rapidly in prevalence.
19.

The legal definition of blindness involves assessment of
- A.
  
  Color perception and visual acuity.
- B.
  
  Field of vision and depth perception.
- C.
  
  Visual acuity and field of vision.
- D.
  
  Depth perception and color perception.
20.

Even though he has visual acuity of 20/20, Jeff is considered legally blind. This is possible if he has severely restricted
- A.
  
  Angular vision.
- B.
  
  Peripheral vision.
- C.
  
  partial vision.
- D.
  
  Low vision.
21.

The primary distinguishing characteristic of children with a physical disability are
- A.
  
  Intellectual and health problems.
- B.
  
  Intellectual and medical problems.
- C.
  
  Medical or health problems.
- D.
  
  Medical or cognitive problems.
22.

Impairments that a child is born with are referred to as
- A.
  
  Primary characteristics.
- B.
  
  Congential anomalies.
- C.
  
  Secondary problems.
- D.
  
  Acquired disabilities.
23.

A condition that is incurable is
- A.
  
  Progressive.
- B.
  
  Episodic.
- C.
  
  Chronic.
- D.
  
  Acute.
24.

The intelligence of children with cerebral palsy is
- A.
  
  Almost always in the range of mental retardation.
- B.
  
  Clearly higher than the average for the general population.
- C.
  
  Nearly the same as for the general population.
- D.
  
  Difficult to assess due to difficulties in perception, movement, or response speed.
25.

All of the following procedures should be followed if a student has a seizure in school EXCEPT
- A.
  
  Turning child's face to the side.
- B.
  
  Inserting an object between the teeth.
- C.
  
  Loosening clothing.
- D.
  
  Allowing child to sleep or rest after the movements stop.