Question 1

If you are a hyperactive person, which of the following suggestions would most likely be helpful?

Accepted Answer

A)  Engage in physical exercise just before bedtime to tire yourself out. 
B)  Do relaxation exercises or yoga regularly. 
C)  Concentrate on sitting quietly for long periods of time. 
D)  Watch television in the evenings before going to bed. 
A)  Engage in physical exercise just before bedtime to tire yourself out. 
B)  Do relaxation exercises or yoga regularly. 
C)  Concentrate on sitting quietly for long periods of time. 
D)  Watch television in the evenings before going to bed. B

Question 2

Which of the following statements is most likely to be true about persons with learning disabilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  They do not make an effort to learn. 
B)  They have difficulty concentrating for long periods of time. 
C)  They have difficulty achieving career success. 
D)  They are not very creative. 
A)  They do not make an effort to learn. 
B)  They have difficulty concentrating for long periods of time. 
C)  They have difficulty achieving career success. 
D)  They are not very creative. B

Question 3

If you plan to ask for accommodations to compensate for a learning disability, the disability must be disclosed to a potential employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

When should people disclose their learning disabilities to a potential employer?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is never necessary to disclose this information. 
B)  Learning disabilities should always be disclosed. 
C)  The disability is obvious and cannot be hidden. 
D)  The disability will affect their job performance. 
A)  It is never necessary to disclose this information. 
B)  Learning disabilities should always be disclosed. 
C)  The disability is obvious and cannot be hidden. 
D)  The disability will affect their job performance.

Question 5

Which of the following is a recommended strategy for overcoming attention deficit disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Play music while you are studying 
B)  Change the subject you are working on frequently so you won't get bored 
C)  Keep your study area cleared of clutter 
D)  Set a goal of studying at least 2 hours before taking a break 
A)  Play music while you are studying 
B)  Change the subject you are working on frequently so you won't get bored 
C)  Keep your study area cleared of clutter 
D)  Set a goal of studying at least 2 hours before taking a break

Question 6

Many persons with learning disabilities are of above-average intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Effective strategies for overcoming learning disabilities

Accepted Answer

A)  depend on the subject matter being studied. 
B)  are often difficult to apply. 
C)  can be used by most learning-disabled students. 
D)  must be adapted to individual needs. 
A)  depend on the subject matter being studied. 
B)  are often difficult to apply. 
C)  can be used by most learning-disabled students. 
D)  must be adapted to individual needs.

Question 8

Learning disabilities are caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  personality characteristics. 
B)  biological factors. 
C)  individual attitudes. 
D)  emotions. 
A)  personality characteristics. 
B)  biological factors. 
C)  individual attitudes. 
D)  emotions.

Question 9

Why are learning disabilities sometimes referred to as "hidden" or "invisible" disabilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is common for people to hide the fact that they have them. 
B)  They are very difficult to diagnose. 
C)  Many affected persons do not realize they have them. 
D)  Society does not want to deal with them. 
A)  It is common for people to hide the fact that they have them. 
B)  They are very difficult to diagnose. 
C)  Many affected persons do not realize they have them. 
D)  Society does not want to deal with them.

Question 10

Which of the following has been found to be helpful in overcoming learning disabilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoiding classes that require lots of reading 
B)  Getting more sleep than the average person 
C)  Engaging in regular physical exercise 
D)  Studying for very short periods of time 
A)  Avoiding classes that require lots of reading 
B)  Getting more sleep than the average person 
C)  Engaging in regular physical exercise 
D)  Studying for very short periods of time

Question 11

Under the laws that protect persons with disabilities, a school could be required to excuse students from fulfilling all the requirements of a program of study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Learning disabilities always involve difficulty reading.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The best example of good self-advocacy is asking

Accepted Answer

A)  to be excused from doing homework assignments. 
B)  to be allowed to skip tests because they are too stressful. 
C)  an instructor for help when you don't understand a reading assignment. 
D)  to work with other students to complete class assignments. 
A)  to be excused from doing homework assignments. 
B)  to be allowed to skip tests because they are too stressful. 
C)  an instructor for help when you don't understand a reading assignment. 
D)  to work with other students to complete class assignments.

Question 14

If you have a learning disability, the best way to deal with it is to

Accepted Answer

A)  explore alternative ways of mastering new subjects. 
B)  spend many more hours studying than classmates who are not learning disabled. 
C)  accept the fact that learning new material is nearly impossible. 
D)  hide the fact from your instructors and classmates. 
A)  explore alternative ways of mastering new subjects. 
B)  spend many more hours studying than classmates who are not learning disabled. 
C)  accept the fact that learning new material is nearly impossible. 
D)  hide the fact from your instructors and classmates.

Question 15

It is recommended that when studying difficult material, it may be helpful to take a short break every _____ minutes.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  20 
C)  45 
D)  60 
A)  10 
B)  20 
C)  45 
D)  60

Question 16

People who have trouble expressing themselves orally may find it helpful to

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid speaking or asking questions in class. 
B)  practice speaking alone in front of a mirror. 
C)  speak as quickly as possible before forgetting what they want to say. 
D)  speak only when they can use notes. 
A)  avoid speaking or asking questions in class. 
B)  practice speaking alone in front of a mirror. 
C)  speak as quickly as possible before forgetting what they want to say. 
D)  speak only when they can use notes.

Question 17

A recommendation for students who have trouble remembering what they read in their textbooks is to

Accepted Answer

A)  not read the book but pay extra attention in class. 
B)  have someone read the material aloud. 
C)  read at the last minute before a test. 
D)  create mental images of the material. 
A)  not read the book but pay extra attention in class. 
B)  have someone read the material aloud. 
C)  read at the last minute before a test. 
D)  create mental images of the material.

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the difficulty encountered by some persons with learning disabilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Able to understand a theory in chemistry, but find it difficult to do the math calculations required in a chemical experiment 
B)  Unwilling to do chemistry experiments because they seem too difficult 
C)  Do not have enough intelligence to understand chemistry 
D)  Cannot apply the theory of chemistry to lab experiments 
A)  Able to understand a theory in chemistry, but find it difficult to do the math calculations required in a chemical experiment 
B)  Unwilling to do chemistry experiments because they seem too difficult 
C)  Do not have enough intelligence to understand chemistry 
D)  Cannot apply the theory of chemistry to lab experiments

Question 19

Which statement is true about learning disabilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only children have them. 
B)  Most children grow out of them by the time they are teenagers. 
C)  Most young people grow out of them by the time they are in their twenties. 
D)  People of all ages can have them. 
A)  Only children have them. 
B)  Most children grow out of them by the time they are teenagers. 
C)  Most young people grow out of them by the time they are in their twenties. 
D)  People of all ages can have them.

Question 20

It is appropriate for a learning-disabled employee to ask a supervisor for help with prioritizing tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

If you are a hyperactive person, which of the following suggestions would most likely be helpful?

Which of the following statements is most likely to be true about persons with learning disabilities?

If you plan to ask for accommodations to compensate for a learning disability, the disability must be disclosed to a potential employer.

When should people disclose their learning disabilities to a potential employer?

Which of the following is a recommended strategy for overcoming attention deficit disorder?

Many persons with learning disabilities are of above-average intelligence.

Effective strategies for overcoming learning disabilities

Learning disabilities are caused by

Why are learning disabilities sometimes referred to as "hidden" or "invisible" disabilities?

Which of the following has been found to be helpful in overcoming learning disabilities?

Under the laws that protect persons with disabilities, a school could be required to excuse students from fulfilling all the requirements of a program of study.

Learning disabilities always involve difficulty reading.

The best example of good self-advocacy is asking

If you have a learning disability, the best way to deal with it is to

It is recommended that when studying difficult material, it may be helpful to take a short break every _____ minutes.

People who have trouble expressing themselves orally may find it helpful to

A recommendation for students who have trouble remembering what they read in their textbooks is to

Which of the following best describes the difficulty encountered by some persons with learning disabilities?

Which statement is true about learning disabilities?

It is appropriate for a learning-disabled employee to ask a supervisor for help with prioritizing tasks.

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Exam 6: Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities

If you are a hyperactive person, which of the following suggestions would most likely be helpful?

Which of the following statements is most likely to be true about persons with learning disabilities?

If you plan to ask for accommodations to compensate for a learning disability, the disability must be disclosed to a potential employer.

When should people disclose their learning disabilities to a potential employer?

Which of the following is a recommended strategy for overcoming attention deficit disorder?

Many persons with learning disabilities are of above-average intelligence.

Effective strategies for overcoming learning disabilities

Learning disabilities are caused by

Why are learning disabilities sometimes referred to as "hidden" or "invisible" disabilities?

Which of the following has been found to be helpful in overcoming learning disabilities?

Under the laws that protect persons with disabilities, a school could be required to excuse students from fulfilling all the requirements of a program of study.

Learning disabilities always involve difficulty reading.

The best example of good self-advocacy is asking

If you have a learning disability, the best way to deal with it is to

It is recommended that when studying difficult material, it may be helpful to take a short break every _____ minutes.

People who have trouble expressing themselves orally may find it helpful to

A recommendation for students who have trouble remembering what they read in their textbooks is to

Which of the following best describes the difficulty encountered by some persons with learning disabilities?

Which statement is true about learning disabilities?

It is appropriate for a learning-disabled employee to ask a supervisor for help with prioritizing tasks.

Your Career Starts Now

Your Resume Starts Now

Developing Your Personal Skills

Strategies for Adult Students

Strategies for English As A Second Language Students

Developing Your Paper Skills I: Intake of Information

Developing Your Paper Skills II: Output of Information

Developing Your Practical Skills

Developing Your People Skills

Becoming a Professional

Beginning the Job Search

Finalizing Your Employment Presentation Materials

The Interview

After the Interview

Success on the Job

Navigating Your Career

Filters