Question 1

The term "exceptional" describes individuals who

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A)  are limited because of environmental demands. 
B)  have higher than average general ability. 
C)  deviate either higher or lower from the norm and may require specialized services. 
D)  have a general malfunction of mental processing. 
A)  are limited because of environmental demands. 
B)  have higher than average general ability. 
C)  deviate either higher or lower from the norm and may require specialized services. 
D)  have a general malfunction of mental processing.

Question 2

As a result of the ADA, people with disabilities are moving from small, community based settings, to living in large, isolated, congregate, care centers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Determining who will be labeled socially deviant is guided by the principle that

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A)  social deviance is an illness. 
B)  social deviance is caused solely by an individual's experience with the environment. 
C)  normal and deviant behaviors are only determined by psychology professionals. 
D)  normal behavior must meet societal expectations. 
A)  social deviance is an illness. 
B)  social deviance is caused solely by an individual's experience with the environment. 
C)  normal and deviant behaviors are only determined by psychology professionals. 
D)  normal behavior must meet societal expectations.

Question 4

How should services and supports be designed to ensure that a person with disabilities is able to learn and live successfully in community settings?

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Ensure that comprehensive services (e.g.

Question 5

Some labels may be permanent, others may be temporary, but all are negative.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Describe the services for people with disabilities through most of the twentieth century.

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1) People were considered defe

Question 7

What must people with disabilities have access to in order to ensure a bright future?

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Access to these supports creates the opp

Question 8

Reactions to being labeled

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A)  are the same for everyone. 
B)  are all negative. 
C)  are all positive. 
D)  vary greatly from person to person. 
A)  are the same for everyone. 
B)  are all negative. 
C)  are all positive. 
D)  vary greatly from person to person.

Question 9

Sabah is a person with a physical disability who uses a wheelchair. Sabah must bank by mail because the only bank in her town is not accessible by wheelchair. The term that most accurately describes the relationship between Sabah 's condition and her lack of access to the bank is a

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A)  disability. 
B)  handicap. 
C)  disturbance. 
D)  disorder. 
A)  disability. 
B)  handicap. 
C)  disturbance. 
D)  disorder.

Question 10

What is a barrier-free facility?

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A barrier-free facility is a b

Question 11

Trephining, the earliest known treatment for mental disorders, involved

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A)  immersing an individual in warm water. 
B)  removing the frontal lobe of the brain. 
C)  drilling holes in the skull to release evil spirits. 
D)  electrical stimulation of three primary neurons in the brain. 
A)  immersing an individual in warm water. 
B)  removing the frontal lobe of the brain. 
C)  drilling holes in the skull to release evil spirits. 
D)  electrical stimulation of three primary neurons in the brain.

Question 12

This provision of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities in federally assisted programs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Public Law 94-142. 
B)  Public Law 94-357. 
C)  Section 504. 
D)  Section 401. 
A)  Public Law 94-142. 
B)  Public Law 94-357. 
C)  Section 504. 
D)  Section 401.

Question 13

David is sitting in the school office waiting to talk to the principal. Students passing the office assume that he must be in trouble. The term that best describes the students' behavior is

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A)  self-imposed bias. 
B)  teacher bias. 
C)  contextual bias. 
D)  self-fulfilling prophecy. 
A)  self-imposed bias. 
B)  teacher bias. 
C)  contextual bias. 
D)  self-fulfilling prophecy.

Question 14

Labels are used to

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A)  distinguish who is eligible for services and who is not and to help professionals communicate effectively with one another. 
B)  ensure that characteristics within a culture have the same meaning. 
C)  prohibit discrimination. 
D)  confirm environmental bias. 
A)  distinguish who is eligible for services and who is not and to help professionals communicate effectively with one another. 
B)  ensure that characteristics within a culture have the same meaning. 
C)  prohibit discrimination. 
D)  confirm environmental bias.

Question 15

Suggested inclusion for people with disabilities requires

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A)  encouraging the inclusion of people with disabilities in communities and families. 
B)  appropriate support needs to be provided to help individuals become more independent. 
C)  the community needs to strive for ways to reduce barriers and increase inclusion . 
D)  appropriate support needs to be provided to help individuals become more independent and the community needs to strive for ways to reduce barriers and increase inclusion. 
A)  encouraging the inclusion of people with disabilities in communities and families. 
B)  appropriate support needs to be provided to help individuals become more independent. 
C)  the community needs to strive for ways to reduce barriers and increase inclusion . 
D)  appropriate support needs to be provided to help individuals become more independent and the community needs to strive for ways to reduce barriers and increase inclusion.

Question 16

The belief that all people with disabilities are able to learn runs counter to the position of

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A)  Watson. 
B)  Pinel. 
C)  Itard. 
D)  Locke. 
A)  Watson. 
B)  Pinel. 
C)  Itard. 
D)  Locke.

Question 17

Individuals who are exceptional should be viewed from a broader perspective than that projected by a single profession.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The Americans with Disabilities Act defines a person with a disability as having both a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits him or her in some major life activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Jane has been diagnosed with a disturbance in normal functioning. This broad diagnosis would be most accurately considered a

Accepted Answer

A)  disorder. 
B)  disability. 
C)  handicap. 
D)  exceptionality. 
A)  disorder. 
B)  disability. 
C)  handicap. 
D)  exceptionality.

Question 20

Why do we label people?

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1) Describe, identify, and dis

The term "exceptional" describes individuals who

As a result of the ADA, people with disabilities are moving from small, community based settings, to living in large, isolated, congregate, care centers.

Determining who will be labeled socially deviant is guided by the principle that

How should services and supports be designed to ensure that a person with disabilities is able to learn and live successfully in community settings?

Some labels may be permanent, others may be temporary, but all are negative.

Describe the services for people with disabilities through most of the twentieth century.

What must people with disabilities have access to in order to ensure a bright future?

Reactions to being labeled

Sabah is a person with a physical disability who uses a wheelchair. Sabah must bank by mail because the only bank in her town is not accessible by wheelchair. The term that most accurately describes the relationship between Sabah 's condition and her lack of access to the bank is a

What is a barrier-free facility?

Trephining, the earliest known treatment for mental disorders, involved

This provision of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities in federally assisted programs.

David is sitting in the school office waiting to talk to the principal. Students passing the office assume that he must be in trouble. The term that best describes the students' behavior is

Labels are used to

Suggested inclusion for people with disabilities requires

The belief that all people with disabilities are able to learn runs counter to the position of

Individuals who are exceptional should be viewed from a broader perspective than that projected by a single profession.

The Americans with Disabilities Act defines a person with a disability as having both a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits him or her in some major life activity.

Jane has been diagnosed with a disturbance in normal functioning. This broad diagnosis would be most accurately considered a

Why do we label people?

Inclusion and Multidisciplinary Collaboration in the Early Childhood and Elementary School Years

Education for All

Secondary Education and Transition Planning

Cultural and Linguistic Diversity

Exceptionalities and Families

Learning Disabilities

Emotionalbehavioral Disorders

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Communication Disorders

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Severe and Multiple Disabilities

Sensory Disabilities: Hearing and Vision Loss

Physical Disabilities and Other Health Disorders

Gifted, Creative, and Talented

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Exam 1: Understanding Exceptionalities in the 21st Century

The term "exceptional" describes individuals who

As a result of the ADA, people with disabilities are moving from small, community based settings, to living in large, isolated, congregate, care centers.

Determining who will be labeled socially deviant is guided by the principle that

How should services and supports be designed to ensure that a person with disabilities is able to learn and live successfully in community settings?

Some labels may be permanent, others may be temporary, but all are negative.

Describe the services for people with disabilities through most of the twentieth century.

What must people with disabilities have access to in order to ensure a bright future?

Reactions to being labeled

Sabah is a person with a physical disability who uses a wheelchair. Sabah must bank by mail because the only bank in her town is not accessible by wheelchair. The term that most accurately describes the relationship between Sabah 's condition and her lack of access to the bank is a

What is a barrier-free facility?

Trephining, the earliest known treatment for mental disorders, involved

This provision of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities in federally assisted programs.

David is sitting in the school office waiting to talk to the principal. Students passing the office assume that he must be in trouble. The term that best describes the students' behavior is

Labels are used to

Suggested inclusion for people with disabilities requires

The belief that all people with disabilities are able to learn runs counter to the position of

Individuals who are exceptional should be viewed from a broader perspective than that projected by a single profession.

The Americans with Disabilities Act defines a person with a disability as having both a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits him or her in some major life activity.

Jane has been diagnosed with a disturbance in normal functioning. This broad diagnosis would be most accurately considered a

Why do we label people?

Inclusion and Multidisciplinary Collaboration in the Early Childhood and Elementary School Years

Education for All

Secondary Education and Transition Planning

Cultural and Linguistic Diversity

Exceptionalities and Families

Learning Disabilities

Emotionalbehavioral Disorders

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Communication Disorders

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Severe and Multiple Disabilities

Sensory Disabilities: Hearing and Vision Loss

Physical Disabilities and Other Health Disorders

Gifted, Creative, and Talented

Filters