Question 1

In general, the preferred method of assessing social and emotional behavior due to its higher levels of accuracy is

Accepted Answer

A)  interview techniques. 
B)  direct observation. 
C)  situational measures. 
D)  rating scales. 
A)  interview techniques. 
B)  direct observation. 
C)  situational measures. 
D)  rating scales. B

Question 2

The measurement of adaptive behavior

Accepted Answer

A)  usually takes the form of a structured interview. 
B)  has plenty of adequate instruments. 
C)  has clear agreement among multiple raters. 
D)  is supported by representative norms. 
A)  usually takes the form of a structured interview. 
B)  has plenty of adequate instruments. 
C)  has clear agreement among multiple raters. 
D)  is supported by representative norms. A

Question 3

The Student Observation System is one of component of the

Accepted Answer

A)  Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment 
B)  Asperger Syndrome Diagnostic Scale. 
C)  Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale, Second Edition 
D)  Behavior Assessment System for Children-Third Edition 
A)  Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment 
B)  Asperger Syndrome Diagnostic Scale. 
C)  Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale, Second Edition 
D)  Behavior Assessment System for Children-Third Edition D

Question 4

An example of an externalizing problem is

Accepted Answer

A)  cutting behavior. 
B)  depression. 
C)  anxiety disorder. 
D)  excessive shouting 
A)  cutting behavior. 
B)  depression. 
C)  anxiety disorder. 
D)  excessive shouting

Question 5

On the _____, reliability is generally inadequate for making important individual decisions about adolescents.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of On the _____, reliability is generally inadequate...

Question 6

Some behavior is of concern even when it occurs _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some behavior is of concern even when...

Question 7

Rating scales are popular because they ​

Accepted Answer

A)  are easy to administer. 
B)  are precise assessment tools. 
C)  provide qualitative information. 
D)  can only be used in certain environments. 
A)  are easy to administer. 
B)  are precise assessment tools. 
C)  provide qualitative information. 
D)  can only be used in certain environments.

Question 8

________ represent events that occur immediately before the problem behavior.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ represent events that occur immediately before...

Question 9

It is necessary to exercise great care in making broad statements about a person based on a score on a single adaptive behavior scale because

Accepted Answer

A)  different adaptive behavior devices measure different behaviors. 
B)  all scales are unreliable. 
C)  it is illegal to make statements about someone based on a psychological instrument. 
D)  no scale has demonstrated validity. 
A)  different adaptive behavior devices measure different behaviors. 
B)  all scales are unreliable. 
C)  it is illegal to make statements about someone based on a psychological instrument. 
D)  no scale has demonstrated validity.

Question 10

The most important reason to assess social-emotional and adaptive behavior is

Accepted Answer

A)  to make students conform to society 
B)  to make accountability decisions 
C)  so that it may lead to an appropriate intervention 
D)  to support the general education teacher 
A)  to make students conform to society 
B)  to make accountability decisions 
C)  so that it may lead to an appropriate intervention 
D)  to support the general education teacher

Question 11

Peer nomination and sociometric ratings are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  interview techniques 
B)  situational measures 
C)  rating scales 
D)  observational procedures 
A)  interview techniques 
B)  situational measures 
C)  rating scales 
D)  observational procedures

Question 12

A multiple-gating procedure is used in the

Accepted Answer

A)  Behavior Assessment Scale for Children-Third Edition 
B)  Temperament and Atypical Behavior Scale. 
C)  Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment 
D)  Systematic Screening for Behavior Disorders 
A)  Behavior Assessment Scale for Children-Third Edition 
B)  Temperament and Atypical Behavior Scale. 
C)  Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment 
D)  Systematic Screening for Behavior Disorders

Question 13

It is important to remember that rating scales provide an index of the __________ the student's behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  frequency of 
B)  rater's perception of 
C)  intensity of 
D)  rater's concern about 
A)  frequency of 
B)  rater's perception of 
C)  intensity of 
D)  rater's concern about

Question 14

The regulations to implement the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act describe in general terms the types of __________ behavior indicative of emotional disturbance and autism.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The regulations to implement the Individuals with...

Question 15

One major way in which the assessment of adaptive behavior differs from the assessment of other domains is that

Accepted Answer

A)  evidence of the instrument's reliability is not needed 
B)  group administration is the most common approach, even for diagnosis 
C)  all devices are criterion referenced 
D)  assessment is indirect (another person rates), not direct 
A)  evidence of the instrument's reliability is not needed 
B)  group administration is the most common approach, even for diagnosis 
C)  all devices are criterion referenced 
D)  assessment is indirect (another person rates), not direct

Question 16

Two commonly known situational measures of problem behavior are peer-acceptance nomination scales and __________ ranking techniques.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Two commonly known situational measures of problem...

Question 17

Scales of adaptive behavior are often used as a source of educational goals for individuals

Accepted Answer

A)  who are of preschool age. 
B)  with moderate or severe intellectual disabilities. 
C)  with severe emotional difficulties. 
D)  who are school dropouts. 
A)  who are of preschool age. 
B)  with moderate or severe intellectual disabilities. 
C)  with severe emotional difficulties. 
D)  who are school dropouts.

Question 18

Describe some of the factors that help determine whether a behavior is considered adaptive. ​

Accepted Answer

The type of behavior needed in a certain

Question 19

Sociocultural expectations are a function of the person's __________. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sociocultural expectations are a function of the...

Question 20

The appropriateness of social and emotional behavior depends on the __________ in which the behavior occurs, as well as frequency or duration, and intensity of the behavior. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The appropriateness of social and emotional behavior...

Exam 19: Using Measures of Social and Emotional Behavior

In general, the preferred method of assessing social and emotional behavior due to its higher levels of accuracy is

The measurement of adaptive behavior

The Student Observation System is one of component of the

An example of an externalizing problem is

On the _____, reliability is generally inadequate for making important individual decisions about adolescents.​

Some behavior is of concern even when it occurs _______.

Rating scales are popular because they ​

________ represent events that occur immediately before the problem behavior.​

It is necessary to exercise great care in making broad statements about a person based on a score on a single adaptive behavior scale because

The most important reason to assess social-emotional and adaptive behavior is

Peer nomination and sociometric ratings are examples of

A multiple-gating procedure is used in the

It is important to remember that rating scales provide an index of the __________ the student's behavior.

The regulations to implement the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act describe in general terms the types of __________ behavior indicative of emotional disturbance and autism.

One major way in which the assessment of adaptive behavior differs from the assessment of other domains is that

Two commonly known situational measures of problem behavior are peer-acceptance nomination scales and __________ ranking techniques.

Scales of adaptive behavior are often used as a source of educational goals for individuals

Describe some of the factors that help determine whether a behavior is considered adaptive. ​

Sociocultural expectations are a function of the person's __________. ​

The appropriateness of social and emotional behavior depends on the __________ in which the behavior occurs, as well as frequency or duration, and intensity of the behavior. ​

Assessment in Social and Educational Contexts

Assessment and Decision-Making in Schools

Laws, Ethical Codes, and Standards

Test Scores and How to Use Them

Technical Adequacy: Reliability and Validity

Cultural and Linguistic Considerations

Using Test Adaptations and Accommodations

Teacher-Made Tests of Achievement

Assessing Behavior Through Observation

Monitoring Student Progress Toward Instructional Goals

Managing Classroom Assessment

Response to Intervention Rti and a Multi-Tiered System of Supports Mtss

How to Evaluate a Test

Assessment of Academic Achievement With Multi-Skill Devices

Using Diagnostic Reading Measures

Using Diagnostic Mathematics Measures

Using Measures of Written Language

Using Measures of Intelligence

Making Instructional Decisions

Making Special Education Eligibility Decisions

Making Decisions About Participation in Accountability Programs

Collaborative Team Decision-Making

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On the _____, reliability is generally inadequate for making important individual decisions about adolescents.

Rating scales are popular because they

________ represent events that occur immediately before the problem behavior.

Describe some of the factors that help determine whether a behavior is considered adaptive.

Sociocultural expectations are a function of the person's __________.

The appropriateness of social and emotional behavior depends on the __________ in which the behavior occurs, as well as frequency or duration, and intensity of the behavior.