Question 1

Reading is localized in three areas of the brain. All of the following are correct, except

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A)  left frontal gyrus. 
B)  left parietal/temporal lobes. 
C)  left temporal/occipital lobes. 
D)  basal ganglia. 
A)  left frontal gyrus. 
B)  left parietal/temporal lobes. 
C)  left temporal/occipital lobes. 
D)  basal ganglia. D

Question 2

During the solidification period between 1975 and 1985, what was the major activity regarding SLD?

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A)  Major advocacy groups were being formed. 
B)  Political lobbyists were attempting to increase awareness of SLD. 
C)  Funding opportunities sparked a number of research programs initiated by universities and researchers in the field. 
D)  Debate regarding whether the discrepancy criterion was valid. 
A)  Major advocacy groups were being formed. 
B)  Political lobbyists were attempting to increase awareness of SLD. 
C)  Funding opportunities sparked a number of research programs initiated by universities and researchers in the field. 
D)  Debate regarding whether the discrepancy criterion was valid. C

Question 3

Regarding learning disorders, the DSM recognizes all of the following associated features, except

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A)  learning disabilities impact daily living. 
B)  learning disabilities may result from sensory deficits. 
C)  poor skills may cause feelings of demoralization and low self?esteem. 
D)  cognitive processing problems, such as attention and memory may also be evident. 
A)  learning disabilities impact daily living. 
B)  learning disabilities may result from sensory deficits. 
C)  poor skills may cause feelings of demoralization and low self?esteem. 
D)  cognitive processing problems, such as attention and memory may also be evident. B

Question 4

Children with SLD experience many social deficits. Name four social deficits.

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The answer of Children with SLD experience many social deficits....

Question 5

Which of the following is false regarding studies of social skills and social competence in children with specific learning disabilities?

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A)  Approximately ¼ of those with SLD are rejected by their peers. 
B)  b. Approximately ¼ of those with SLD are neglected by their peers. 
C)  75% of those with SLD receive negative ratings for social skills. 
D)  None are false, all are true. 
A)  Approximately ¼ of those with SLD are rejected by their peers. 
B)  b. Approximately ¼ of those with SLD are neglected by their peers. 
C)  75% of those with SLD receive negative ratings for social skills. 
D)  None are false, all are true.

Question 6

According to the DSM, the most difficult learning disorder to measure is

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A)  reading disorder. 
B)  mathematics disorder. 
C)  disorder of written expression. 
D)  developmental coordination disorder. 
A)  reading disorder. 
B)  mathematics disorder. 
C)  disorder of written expression. 
D)  developmental coordination disorder.

Question 7

A specific learning disability (SLD) differs in many ways form a nonverbal learning disability. Discuss differences in the following areas:
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&\text {acadimic }&\text {acadimic  }&\text { problems}&\text {brain }&\text {IQ }\
&\text {strength }&\text {weakness }&&\text {dyfunction }\
NLD&\
SDL&\
\end{array}
\end{array}$$

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The answer of A specific learning disability (SLD) differs in...

Question 8

Specific Learning Disabilities were officially recognized as a disability that could receive funding for educational services in

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A)  1990. 
B)  1920. 
C)  1975. 
D)  1968. 
A)  1990. 
B)  1920. 
C)  1975. 
D)  1968.

Question 9

The White Matter Model has been developed to explain

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A)  dyscalculia. 
B)  poor connections between the left and right hemispheres. 
C)  nonverbal learning disabilities. 
D)  both b and c 
A)  dyscalculia. 
B)  poor connections between the left and right hemispheres. 
C)  nonverbal learning disabilities. 
D)  both b and c

Question 10

Compared to the percentage of children receiving special education services for SLD in 1992, rates in 2002

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A)  increased dramatically. 
B)  have demonstrated a modest increase, but this is not unique to SLD. 
C)  were lower than for those receiving assistance under the category of ADHD. 
D)  were among the lowest rates receiving special education services. 
A)  increased dramatically. 
B)  have demonstrated a modest increase, but this is not unique to SLD. 
C)  were lower than for those receiving assistance under the category of ADHD. 
D)  were among the lowest rates receiving special education services.

Question 11

Of children with learning disabilities, what is the anticipated drop?out rate in high school?

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A)  10% 
B)  20% 
C)  30% 
D)  40% 
A)  10% 
B)  20% 
C)  30% 
D)  40%

Question 12

The concept of "word blindness" was initially proposed by

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A)  Hinshelwood, in his studies of congenital word blindness. 
B)  Gall, in his research on brain injury and mental impairment. 
C)  Kussmaul, as an explanation for the inability to recognize text. 
D)  Orton, who studied children who could not read in the United States. 
A)  Hinshelwood, in his studies of congenital word blindness. 
B)  Gall, in his research on brain injury and mental impairment. 
C)  Kussmaul, as an explanation for the inability to recognize text. 
D)  Orton, who studied children who could not read in the United States.

Question 13

Which is of the following is false regarding normal readers?

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A)  Initially readers use the frontal regions. 
B)  Neural pathways mature from right to left. 
C)  Neural pathways mature from back to front. 
D)  Visual word and letter naming occurs in the posterior regions. 
A)  Initially readers use the frontal regions. 
B)  Neural pathways mature from right to left. 
C)  Neural pathways mature from back to front. 
D)  Visual word and letter naming occurs in the posterior regions.

Question 14

According to the most recent IDEA (2004), a learning disability

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A)  is defined the same way it was defined in IDEA 1997. 
B)  differs from the previous definition because the revised definition is exclusionary. 
C)  no longer considers poor teaching as an exclusionary factor. 
D)  differs from the previous definition because the current definition is no longer exclusionary. 
A)  is defined the same way it was defined in IDEA 1997. 
B)  differs from the previous definition because the revised definition is exclusionary. 
C)  no longer considers poor teaching as an exclusionary factor. 
D)  differs from the previous definition because the current definition is no longer exclusionary.

Question 15

The DSM?IV?TR (2000) and IDEA (2004) represent two different classification systems that view learning disabilities in different ways. Which of the following statements is true?

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A)  The DSM is a categorical system, while the IDEA is a dimensional system. 
B)  The DSM is a dimensional system, while the IDEA is a categorical system. 
C)  The DSM is an empirical system, while the IDEA is a dimensional system. 
D)  The DSM and IDEA both represent categorical systems. 
A)  The DSM is a categorical system, while the IDEA is a dimensional system. 
B)  The DSM is a dimensional system, while the IDEA is a categorical system. 
C)  The DSM is an empirical system, while the IDEA is a dimensional system. 
D)  The DSM and IDEA both represent categorical systems.

Question 16

According to current the DSM, there are three different types of learning disorders: Answer the following questions about learning disorders and the DSM:
a) Name the three learning disorders.
b) What are the three general criteria that the DSM uses to diagnose the three disorders?
c) What does the DSM suggest for obtaining measures for the disorders?

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The answer of According to current the DSM, there are...

Question 17

There is much controversy regarding the discrepancy model versus response to intervention (RTI) in determining whether a child has a learning disability.
a) In the discrepancy model, what two important factors are considered?
b) How is the standard deviation (SD) used to determine a significant discrepancy?
c) What are two arguments against using the discrepancy model?
d) What would determining SLD by RTI method involve?
e) What are two arguments against using the RTI model?

Accepted Answer

The answer of There is much controversy regarding the discrepancy...

Question 18

Compared to those with dyslexia, children with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (NLD) demonstrate all of the following, except

Accepted Answer

A)  less activity in the left hemisphere when solving nonverbal tasks. 
B)  increased weakness in mathematics. 
C)  higher scores on verbal portions of intelligence tests. 
D)  dysfunction in the right hemisphere. 
A)  less activity in the left hemisphere when solving nonverbal tasks. 
B)  increased weakness in mathematics. 
C)  higher scores on verbal portions of intelligence tests. 
D)  dysfunction in the right hemisphere.

Question 19

If your parent has MLD, then your chances of also having MLD are ___ greater than normal.

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A)  5 times 
B)  10 times 
C)  2 times 
D)  7 times 
A)  5 times 
B)  10 times 
C)  2 times 
D)  7 times

Question 20

Several recommendations have been suggested to improving SST programs. Which of the following has been recommended?

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A)  using a functional behavioral assessment to determine deficit areas 
B)  teach appropriate replacement behaviors (RBT) 
C)  increase the use of norm reference measures (e.g., SSRs) 
D)  all of the above 
A)  using a functional behavioral assessment to determine deficit areas 
B)  teach appropriate replacement behaviors (RBT) 
C)  increase the use of norm reference measures (e.g., SSRs) 
D)  all of the above

Reading is localized in three areas of the brain. All of the following are correct, except

During the solidification period between 1975 and 1985, what was the major activity regarding SLD?

Regarding learning disorders, the DSM recognizes all of the following associated features, except

Children with SLD experience many social deficits. Name four social deficits.

Which of the following is false regarding studies of social skills and social competence in children with specific learning disabilities?

According to the DSM, the most difficult learning disorder to measure is

A specific learning disability (SLD) differs in many ways form a nonverbal learning disability. Discuss differences in the following areas: acadimic acadimic problems brain IQ strength weakness dyfunction NLD SDL

Specific Learning Disabilities were officially recognized as a disability that could receive funding for educational services in

The White Matter Model has been developed to explain

Compared to the percentage of children receiving special education services for SLD in 1992, rates in 2002

Of children with learning disabilities, what is the anticipated drop?out rate in high school?

The concept of "word blindness" was initially proposed by

Which is of the following is false regarding normal readers?

According to the most recent IDEA (2004), a learning disability

The DSM?IV?TR (2000) and IDEA (2004) represent two different classification systems that view learning disabilities in different ways. Which of the following statements is true?

Compared to those with dyslexia, children with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (NLD) demonstrate all of the following, except

If your parent has MLD, then your chances of also having MLD are ___ greater than normal.

Several recommendations have been suggested to improving SST programs. Which of the following has been recommended?

Section A: Introduction to Internalizing Problems

Section B: Introduction to Externalizing Problems

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Ethical Issues and Research Methods

Issues in Diagnosis, Assessment, Treatment

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Anxiety Disorders With Likely Onset in Adolescence Stress Disorders

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Adhd

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Exam 12: Specific Learning Disabilities SLD

Reading is localized in three areas of the brain. All of the following are correct, except

During the solidification period between 1975 and 1985, what was the major activity regarding SLD?

Regarding learning disorders, the DSM recognizes all of the following associated features, except

Children with SLD experience many social deficits. Name four social deficits.

Which of the following is false regarding studies of social skills and social competence in children with specific learning disabilities?

According to the DSM, the most difficult learning disorder to measure is

A specific learning disability (SLD) differs in many ways form a nonverbal learning disability. Discuss differences in the following areas: acadimic acadimic problems brain IQ strength weakness dyfunction NLD SDL

Specific Learning Disabilities were officially recognized as a disability that could receive funding for educational services in

The White Matter Model has been developed to explain

Compared to the percentage of children receiving special education services for SLD in 1992, rates in 2002

Of children with learning disabilities, what is the anticipated drop?out rate in high school?

The concept of "word blindness" was initially proposed by

Which is of the following is false regarding normal readers?

According to the most recent IDEA (2004), a learning disability

The DSM?IV?TR (2000) and IDEA (2004) represent two different classification systems that view learning disabilities in different ways. Which of the following statements is true?

Compared to those with dyslexia, children with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (NLD) demonstrate all of the following, except

If your parent has MLD, then your chances of also having MLD are ___ greater than normal.

Several recommendations have been suggested to improving SST programs. Which of the following has been recommended?

Section A: Introduction to Internalizing Problems

Section B: Introduction to Externalizing Problems

Past, Present Future

Theoretical Perspectives

Risks, Protective Factors, and Culturally Diverse Youth

Ethical Issues and Research Methods

Issues in Diagnosis, Assessment, Treatment

Anxiety Disorders With Likely Onset in Childhood

Anxiety Disorders With Likely Onset in Adolescence Stress Disorders

The Mood Disorders

Behavioral Problems and Disruptive Disorders

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Adhd

Eating Disorders

Substance Use and Abuse Among Youth

Pervasive Development Disorders PDD

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