Question 1

What is the difference between instructional technology and assistive technology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only assistive technology falls under the category of universal design. 
B)  Only assistive technology is used by all students. 
C)  Only instructional technology refers to the presentation of ideas. 
D)  Only instructional technology can take the form of software. 
A)  Only assistive technology falls under the category of universal design. 
B)  Only assistive technology is used by all students. 
C)  Only instructional technology refers to the presentation of ideas. 
D)  Only instructional technology can take the form of software.

Question 2

Which of the following conditions is associated with schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Down syndrome 
B)  22q11.2 DS 
C)  Angelman syndrome 
D)  Williams syndrome 
A)  Down syndrome 
B)  22q11.2 DS 
C)  Angelman syndrome 
D)  Williams syndrome

Question 3

The similar sequence and similar structure hypothesis ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  posits that children whose brains have the typical structure will proceed through the same stages of cognitive development, while those with brain abnormalities will not 
B)  holds that children with intellectual disability will proceed through the same stages of cognitive development as typically developing children, but that the children with intellectual disability will proceed through each stage incompletely 
C)  has been shown by research to apply equally to those with organic intellectual disability as to those with cultural-familial intellectual disability 
D)  holds for those with cultural-familial intellectual disability, but only the similar sequence component reliably holds for those with organic intellectual disability 
A)  posits that children whose brains have the typical structure will proceed through the same stages of cognitive development, while those with brain abnormalities will not 
B)  holds that children with intellectual disability will proceed through the same stages of cognitive development as typically developing children, but that the children with intellectual disability will proceed through each stage incompletely 
C)  has been shown by research to apply equally to those with organic intellectual disability as to those with cultural-familial intellectual disability 
D)  holds for those with cultural-familial intellectual disability, but only the similar sequence component reliably holds for those with organic intellectual disability

Question 4

Which of the following factors have been found to relate to markedly lower degrees of marital satisfaction and quality of life in parents?

Accepted Answer

A)  severity of the child's disability 
B)  low support from the spouse 
C)  lower levels of family-related stress 
D)  using problem-focused techniques to deal with stress 
A)  severity of the child's disability 
B)  low support from the spouse 
C)  lower levels of family-related stress 
D)  using problem-focused techniques to deal with stress

Question 5

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act requires that ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  children with disabilities be educated in the least restrictive environment possible 
B)  all infants and toddlers be identified and provided an individualized education program 
C)  all school-aged children with disabilities be provided an individualized family services plan 
D)  all children with disabilities be educated in the same classes as typically developing children in all circumstances 
A)  children with disabilities be educated in the least restrictive environment possible 
B)  all infants and toddlers be identified and provided an individualized education program 
C)  all school-aged children with disabilities be provided an individualized family services plan 
D)  all children with disabilities be educated in the same classes as typically developing children in all circumstances

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a way of describing and categorizing self-injurious behaviors as discussed in the text?

Accepted Answer

A)  by severity 
B)  by setting 
C)  by frequency 
D)  by purpose 
A)  by severity 
B)  by setting 
C)  by frequency 
D)  by purpose

Question 7

What is the relationship between a CGG nucleotide sequence on the X chromosome and the development of Fragile X syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anyone who has a CGG nucleotide sequence repeating more than twice on the X chromosome will show symptoms of Fragile X syndrome. 
B)  Any male who has a CGG nucleotide sequence repeating more than twice on the X chromosome will show symptoms of Fragile X syndrome. 
C)  Anyone who has more than 50 repeats of the CGG sequences usually shows symptoms of Fragile X syndrome 
D)  In general, the more repeats of the CGG nucleotide sequence, the more severe the children's cognitive impairments. 
A)  Anyone who has a CGG nucleotide sequence repeating more than twice on the X chromosome will show symptoms of Fragile X syndrome. 
B)  Any male who has a CGG nucleotide sequence repeating more than twice on the X chromosome will show symptoms of Fragile X syndrome. 
C)  Anyone who has more than 50 repeats of the CGG sequences usually shows symptoms of Fragile X syndrome 
D)  In general, the more repeats of the CGG nucleotide sequence, the more severe the children's cognitive impairments.

Question 8

Which of the following is a metabolic disorder that can cause intellectual disability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Angelman syndrome 
B)  Down syndrome 
C)  PKU 
D)  Rett syndrome 
A)  Angelman syndrome 
B)  Down syndrome 
C)  PKU 
D)  Rett syndrome

Question 9

Neil has been having tantrums.Neil's behavior analyst tells Neil's mom to ignore Neil's next tantrum.Which of the following is true of this approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is negative reinforcement. 
B)  It is a more aversive approach than positive punishment. 
C)  It will likely decrease the rate of Neil's tantrums immediately. 
D)  It will likely be a slow but effective means of reducing Neil's tantrums. 
A)  It is negative reinforcement. 
B)  It is a more aversive approach than positive punishment. 
C)  It will likely decrease the rate of Neil's tantrums immediately. 
D)  It will likely be a slow but effective means of reducing Neil's tantrums.

Question 10

In what ways can challenging behavior adversely affect children?

Accepted Answer

It can physically hurt them,strain relat

Question 11

Seizures are most commonly seen in which of the following disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Down syndrome 
B)  Prader-Willi syndrome 
C)  Angelman syndrome 
D)  Williams syndrome 
A)  Down syndrome 
B)  Prader-Willi syndrome 
C)  Angelman syndrome 
D)  Williams syndrome

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a similarity between Down syndrome and Prader-Willi syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both are genetic disorders. 
B)  Both relate to missing paternal genetic information. 
C)  Both result in relative strengths in visual-spatial skills. 
D)  Both are associated with reduced life expectancy, compared to typically developing individuals. 
A)  Both are genetic disorders. 
B)  Both relate to missing paternal genetic information. 
C)  Both result in relative strengths in visual-spatial skills. 
D)  Both are associated with reduced life expectancy, compared to typically developing individuals.

Question 13

What have brain studies shown about the relationship between poverty and children's cognitive development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Poverty causes about a 10% reduction in brain volume. 
B)  Brain volume reductions of those in poverty were greatest in the problem-solving and memory areas of the brains. 
C)  Though there were brain volume reductions in those with poverty, they did not confer a behavioral disadvantage in IQ. 
D)  Brain volume reductions in those with poverty were associated with deficits in both IQ and academic achievement. 
A)  Poverty causes about a 10% reduction in brain volume. 
B)  Brain volume reductions of those in poverty were greatest in the problem-solving and memory areas of the brains. 
C)  Though there were brain volume reductions in those with poverty, they did not confer a behavioral disadvantage in IQ. 
D)  Brain volume reductions in those with poverty were associated with deficits in both IQ and academic achievement.

Question 14

The label Intellectual Disability tells us about a person's etiology,symptoms,and likely outcome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is true of age and intellectual disability (ID)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only children can be diagnosed with ID. 
B)  In order to be diagnosed with ID, onset of the intellectual and adaptive functioning problem must be in early childhood. 
C)  There is no age criterion for ID; anyone could develop difficulties at any age and be diagnosed with the condition. 
D)  ID is continuous with Alzheimer's dementia; when diagnosed in those above age 18, the diagnosis would be Alzheimer's dementia. 
A)  Only children can be diagnosed with ID. 
B)  In order to be diagnosed with ID, onset of the intellectual and adaptive functioning problem must be in early childhood. 
C)  There is no age criterion for ID; anyone could develop difficulties at any age and be diagnosed with the condition. 
D)  ID is continuous with Alzheimer's dementia; when diagnosed in those above age 18, the diagnosis would be Alzheimer's dementia.

Question 16

Towanda is engaging in challenging behaviors,such as tantrumming and throwing objects.A behavior analyst conducts a functional behavior analysis and notices Towanda is most likely to display these behaviors when she's asked to engage in a difficult and undesirable task.Which of the following is likely true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Towanda's challenging behaviors were likely maintained by positive social reinforcement. 
B)  Towanda's challenging behaviors were likely maintained by negative reinforcement. 
C)  Towanda's challenging behaviors were likely automatically reinforced. 
D)  Towanda's challenging behaviors were likely maintained by positive punishment. 
A)  Towanda's challenging behaviors were likely maintained by positive social reinforcement. 
B)  Towanda's challenging behaviors were likely maintained by negative reinforcement. 
C)  Towanda's challenging behaviors were likely automatically reinforced. 
D)  Towanda's challenging behaviors were likely maintained by positive punishment.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT associated with Prader-Willi syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  hoarding 
B)  physical outbursts 
C)  obsessions and compulsions 
D)  depression 
A)  hoarding 
B)  physical outbursts 
C)  obsessions and compulsions 
D)  depression

Question 18

What is the difference between mainstreaming and inclusion?

Accepted Answer

Mainstreaming involves placing children

Question 19

Because IQ is normally distributed in the population and 2.2% of individuals would be expected to earn IQ scores less than 70,the prevalence of intellectual disability is 2.2%.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Every night,Melinda throws the utensils when asked to set the dinner table.Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Having Melinda pick up the utensils, wash them, and reset the table would be an example of overcorrection. 
B)  Having Melinda practice setting the table in the morning would be an example of positive practice because it comes before the anticipated unacceptable behavior of that evening. 
C)  Having Melinda no longer set the table would be an example of negative punishment. 
D)  Ignoring Melinda's outburst would be a response cost. 
A)  Having Melinda pick up the utensils, wash them, and reset the table would be an example of overcorrection. 
B)  Having Melinda practice setting the table in the morning would be an example of positive practice because it comes before the anticipated unacceptable behavior of that evening. 
C)  Having Melinda no longer set the table would be an example of negative punishment. 
D)  Ignoring Melinda's outburst would be a response cost.

What is the difference between instructional technology and assistive technology?

Which of the following conditions is associated with schizophrenia?

The similar sequence and similar structure hypothesis ______.

Which of the following factors have been found to relate to markedly lower degrees of marital satisfaction and quality of life in parents?

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act requires that ______.

Which of the following is NOT a way of describing and categorizing self-injurious behaviors as discussed in the text?

What is the relationship between a CGG nucleotide sequence on the X chromosome and the development of Fragile X syndrome?

Which of the following is a metabolic disorder that can cause intellectual disability?

Neil has been having tantrums.Neil's behavior analyst tells Neil's mom to ignore Neil's next tantrum.Which of the following is true of this approach?

In what ways can challenging behavior adversely affect children?

Seizures are most commonly seen in which of the following disorders?

Which of the following is NOT a similarity between Down syndrome and Prader-Willi syndrome?

What have brain studies shown about the relationship between poverty and children's cognitive development?

The label Intellectual Disability tells us about a person's etiology,symptoms,and likely outcome.

Which of the following is true of age and intellectual disability (ID)?

Which of the following is NOT associated with Prader-Willi syndrome?

What is the difference between mainstreaming and inclusion?

Because IQ is normally distributed in the population and 2.2% of individuals would be expected to earn IQ scores less than 70,the prevalence of intellectual disability is 2.2%.

Every night,Melinda throws the utensils when asked to set the dinner table.Which of the following is true?

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Exam 5: Intellectual Disability and Developmental

What is the difference between instructional technology and assistive technology?

Which of the following conditions is associated with schizophrenia?

The similar sequence and similar structure hypothesis ______.

Which of the following factors have been found to relate to markedly lower degrees of marital satisfaction and quality of life in parents?

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act requires that ______.

Which of the following is NOT a way of describing and categorizing self-injurious behaviors as discussed in the text?

What is the relationship between a CGG nucleotide sequence on the X chromosome and the development of Fragile X syndrome?

Which of the following is a metabolic disorder that can cause intellectual disability?

Neil has been having tantrums.Neil's behavior analyst tells Neil's mom to ignore Neil's next tantrum.Which of the following is true of this approach?

In what ways can challenging behavior adversely affect children?

Seizures are most commonly seen in which of the following disorders?

Which of the following is NOT a similarity between Down syndrome and Prader-Willi syndrome?

What have brain studies shown about the relationship between poverty and children's cognitive development?

The label Intellectual Disability tells us about a person's etiology,symptoms,and likely outcome.

Which of the following is true of age and intellectual disability (ID)?

Which of the following is NOT associated with Prader-Willi syndrome?

What is the difference between mainstreaming and inclusion?

Because IQ is normally distributed in the population and 2.2% of individuals would be expected to earn IQ scores less than 70,the prevalence of intellectual disability is 2.2%.

Every night,Melinda throws the utensils when asked to set the dinner table.Which of the following is true?

The Science and Practice of Abnormal Child Psychology

The Causes of Childhood Disorders: A Levels of Analysis Approach

Assessment and Diagnosis

Treating Children, Adolescents, and Families

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Communication and Learning Disorders

Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder

Conduct Problems in Children and Adolescents

Substance Use Disorders in Adolescents

Anxiety Disorders and Obsessivecompulsive Disorder

Trauma-Related Disorders and Child Maltreatment

Depressive Disorders and Suicide

Pediatric Bipolar Disorders and Schizophrenia

Feeding and Eating Disorders

Health-Related Disorders and Pediatric Psychology

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