Question 1

According to the hypothetical "normal curve," approximately what percentage of the population is expected to have intellectual disabilities?

Accepted Answer

A) less than 1% 
B) 1.27% 
C) 2.27% 
D) 5.27% 
A) less than 1% 
B) 1.27% 
C) 2.27% 
D) 5.27%

Question 2

Parents of children who favour integrated settings often want their children to interact with other children with exceptionalities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Determining the consequences,antecedents,and setting events that maintain inappropriate behaviour is called

Accepted Answer

A) functional behavioural assessment. 
B) applied behaviour analysis. 
C) transfer of stimulus control. 
D) functional analysis. 
A) functional behavioural assessment. 
B) applied behaviour analysis. 
C) transfer of stimulus control. 
D) functional analysis.

Question 4

The most common type of Down syndrome is trisomy 21.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

George has a measured IQ of 55 with weaknesses in reading,writing,math,and spatial ability;however,he has remarkable strengths in narrative skills and is often asked to tell stories in class.His abilities are characteristic of

Accepted Answer

A) Down syndrome. 
B) Fragile X syndrome. 
C) Turner's syndrome. 
D) William's syndrome. 
A) Down syndrome. 
B) Fragile X syndrome. 
C) Turner's syndrome. 
D) William's syndrome.

Question 6

The functioning of individuals with intellectual disabilities can be improved

Accepted Answer

A) only if they are able to learn to read. 
B) if they receive sufficient environmental support. 
C) if they are willing to exert enough effort. 
D) if their genetic makeup allows them to improve. 
A) only if they are able to learn to read. 
B) if they receive sufficient environmental support. 
C) if they are willing to exert enough effort. 
D) if their genetic makeup allows them to improve.

Question 7

Today,most authorities hold that genetics are the critical determinant of intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Research on class-wide peer-tutoring (CWPT)to help meet the instructional needs of students with mild intellectual disabilities in inclusive settings shows that,compared to teacher-led instruction,CWPT resulted in each of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) increased academic performance for all students. 
B) increased amount of engaged academic time. 
C) increased academic performance for the students with mild intellectual disabilities only. 
D) positive acceptance from the teachers and students. 
A) increased academic performance for all students. 
B) increased amount of engaged academic time. 
C) increased academic performance for the students with mild intellectual disabilities only. 
D) positive acceptance from the teachers and students.

Question 9

Professionals have become more cautious in diagnosing intellectual disabilities for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) the stigma associated with an intellectual disability. 
B) the belief that intellectual disabilities is a socially constructed condition. 
C) overdiagnosis of children from ethnic minority groups. 
D) increasing costs associated with special education. 
A) the stigma associated with an intellectual disability. 
B) the belief that intellectual disabilities is a socially constructed condition. 
C) overdiagnosis of children from ethnic minority groups. 
D) increasing costs associated with special education.

Question 10

Describe three ways that general and special educators can collaborate to serve students with intellectual disabilities.

Accepted Answer

Special educators can provide consultati

Question 11

Joe feels like no matter how hard he tries,he will always fail at tasks.This belief that he has little control over what happens to him is called

Accepted Answer

A) anti-motivation. 
B) self-determination. 
C) inherent helplessness. 
D) learned helplessness. 
A) anti-motivation. 
B) self-determination. 
C) inherent helplessness. 
D) learned helplessness.

Question 12

Which one of the following statements about intellectual disabilities is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Designating someone as 'intellectually disabled' has become easier. 
B) Professionals are in agreement that the label "mental retardation" should be done away with. 
C) The prevailing opinions is that the functioning of virtually all people with intellectual disabilities can be improved. 
D) How well a person functions has not been shown to be related to supports available in the environment. 
A) Designating someone as 'intellectually disabled' has become easier. 
B) Professionals are in agreement that the label "mental retardation" should be done away with. 
C) The prevailing opinions is that the functioning of virtually all people with intellectual disabilities can be improved. 
D) How well a person functions has not been shown to be related to supports available in the environment.

Question 13

Each of the following are possible perinatal causes of intellectual disabilities EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) rubella. 
B) syphilis. 
C) anoxia. 
D) low birth weight. 
A) rubella. 
B) syphilis. 
C) anoxia. 
D) low birth weight.

Question 14

The Human Genome Project allows for new ways of diagnose,treat,and eventually prevent genetic conditions.Describe how this advance may pose ethical issues related to intellectual disabilities.

Accepted Answer

The advances made may allow for the prev

Question 15

A belief that one has little control over what happens to one and that one is primarily controlled by other people and events is

Accepted Answer

A) self-regulation. 
B) learned-helplessness. 
C) locus of control. 
D) self-realization. 
A) self-regulation. 
B) learned-helplessness. 
C) locus of control. 
D) self-realization.

Question 16

The regular classroom is an increasingly common placement for students with all levels of intellectual disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

While his classmates read Hamlet silently in their seats,Daniel completes a worksheet where he matches food can labels to pictures of their contents.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) functional academics. 
B) self-determination. 
C) systematic instruction. 
D) adaptive academics. 
A) functional academics. 
B) self-determination. 
C) systematic instruction. 
D) adaptive academics.

Question 18

Describe a scenario where a student with an intellectual disability can complete a functional academic task alongside same-grade peers in an inclusive classroom.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but should include ref

Question 19

Current estimates place the prevalence of students identified with intellectual disabilities at approximately

Accepted Answer

A) about 1%. 
B) about 5%. 
C) about 2.5%. 
D) about 3.5%. 
A) about 1%. 
B) about 5%. 
C) about 2.5%. 
D) about 3.5%.

Question 20

In recent years,the percentage of cases in which the cause of intellectual disabilities is known has dramatically increased due to

Accepted Answer

A) better assessment practices by teachers. 
B) the mapping of the human genetic code. 
C) better assessment practices by medical doctors. 
D) advances in microscopic technology. 
A) better assessment practices by teachers. 
B) the mapping of the human genetic code. 
C) better assessment practices by medical doctors. 
D) advances in microscopic technology.

According to the hypothetical "normal curve," approximately what percentage of the population is expected to have intellectual disabilities?

Parents of children who favour integrated settings often want their children to interact with other children with exceptionalities.

Determining the consequences,antecedents,and setting events that maintain inappropriate behaviour is called

The most common type of Down syndrome is trisomy 21.

George has a measured IQ of 55 with weaknesses in reading,writing,math,and spatial ability;however,he has remarkable strengths in narrative skills and is often asked to tell stories in class.His abilities are characteristic of

The functioning of individuals with intellectual disabilities can be improved

Today,most authorities hold that genetics are the critical determinant of intelligence.

Research on class-wide peer-tutoring (CWPT)to help meet the instructional needs of students with mild intellectual disabilities in inclusive settings shows that,compared to teacher-led instruction,CWPT resulted in each of the following EXCEPT

Professionals have become more cautious in diagnosing intellectual disabilities for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

Describe three ways that general and special educators can collaborate to serve students with intellectual disabilities.

Joe feels like no matter how hard he tries,he will always fail at tasks.This belief that he has little control over what happens to him is called

Which one of the following statements about intellectual disabilities is true?

Each of the following are possible perinatal causes of intellectual disabilities EXCEPT

The Human Genome Project allows for new ways of diagnose,treat,and eventually prevent genetic conditions.Describe how this advance may pose ethical issues related to intellectual disabilities.

A belief that one has little control over what happens to one and that one is primarily controlled by other people and events is

The regular classroom is an increasingly common placement for students with all levels of intellectual disabilities.

While his classmates read Hamlet silently in their seats,Daniel completes a worksheet where he matches food can labels to pictures of their contents.This is an example of

Describe a scenario where a student with an intellectual disability can complete a functional academic task alongside same-grade peers in an inclusive classroom.

Current estimates place the prevalence of students identified with intellectual disabilities at approximately

In recent years,the percentage of cases in which the cause of intellectual disabilities is known has dramatically increased due to

Exceptionality and Special Education

Current Trends and Issues

Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education

Parents and Families

Learners With Learning Disabilities

Learners With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Learners With Emotional or Behavioural Disorders

Learners With Communication Disorders

Learners Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Learners With Blindness or Low Vision

Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Learners With Low Incidence, Multiple, and Severe Exceptionalities

Learners With Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairments

Learners With Special Gifts and Talents

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Exam 5: Learners With Intellectual Disabilities

According to the hypothetical "normal curve," approximately what percentage of the population is expected to have intellectual disabilities?

Parents of children who favour integrated settings often want their children to interact with other children with exceptionalities.

Determining the consequences,antecedents,and setting events that maintain inappropriate behaviour is called

The most common type of Down syndrome is trisomy 21.

George has a measured IQ of 55 with weaknesses in reading,writing,math,and spatial ability;however,he has remarkable strengths in narrative skills and is often asked to tell stories in class.His abilities are characteristic of

The functioning of individuals with intellectual disabilities can be improved

Today,most authorities hold that genetics are the critical determinant of intelligence.

Research on class-wide peer-tutoring (CWPT)to help meet the instructional needs of students with mild intellectual disabilities in inclusive settings shows that,compared to teacher-led instruction,CWPT resulted in each of the following EXCEPT

Professionals have become more cautious in diagnosing intellectual disabilities for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

Describe three ways that general and special educators can collaborate to serve students with intellectual disabilities.

Joe feels like no matter how hard he tries,he will always fail at tasks.This belief that he has little control over what happens to him is called

Which one of the following statements about intellectual disabilities is true?

Each of the following are possible perinatal causes of intellectual disabilities EXCEPT

The Human Genome Project allows for new ways of diagnose,treat,and eventually prevent genetic conditions.Describe how this advance may pose ethical issues related to intellectual disabilities.

A belief that one has little control over what happens to one and that one is primarily controlled by other people and events is

The regular classroom is an increasingly common placement for students with all levels of intellectual disabilities.

While his classmates read Hamlet silently in their seats,Daniel completes a worksheet where he matches food can labels to pictures of their contents.This is an example of

Describe a scenario where a student with an intellectual disability can complete a functional academic task alongside same-grade peers in an inclusive classroom.

Current estimates place the prevalence of students identified with intellectual disabilities at approximately

In recent years,the percentage of cases in which the cause of intellectual disabilities is known has dramatically increased due to

Exceptionality and Special Education

Current Trends and Issues

Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education

Parents and Families

Learners With Learning Disabilities

Learners With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Learners With Emotional or Behavioural Disorders

Learners With Communication Disorders

Learners Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Learners With Blindness or Low Vision

Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Learners With Low Incidence, Multiple, and Severe Exceptionalities

Learners With Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairments

Learners With Special Gifts and Talents

Filters