Question 1

Students with poor phonological skills are most likely to have problems with which aspect of written language?

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A) handwriting 
B) spelling 
C) metacognitive strategies 
D) creative writing 
A) handwriting 
B) spelling 
C) metacognitive strategies 
D) creative writing B

Question 2

Interpretive Exercise
Lucy and Tom are high school students with learning disabilities.In comparison to eleventh graders nationally,Lucy's scores are significantly below average in reading and written expression.She excels in music and participates in extracurricular activities such as band and theater.Tom has strong verbal skills,but he is weak in math.He often forgets to write down homework assignments,even in areas of strength such as English,and his work is seldom completed on time.Tom has difficulty making friends and is described by his family as a loner.
-The differences between Lucy and Tom illustrate the concept of

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A) intraindividual variation. 
B) cultural diversity. 
C) interindividual variation. 
D) IQ-achievement discrepancy. 
A) intraindividual variation. 
B) cultural diversity. 
C) interindividual variation. 
D) IQ-achievement discrepancy. C

Question 3

Individuals who have a cluster of exceptionalities in social interaction,math,visual-spatial tasks,and tactual tasks are referred to as having

Accepted Answer

A) nonverbal learning disabilities. 
B) motivational problems. 
C) social cognition problems. 
D) locus of control deficits. 
A) nonverbal learning disabilities. 
B) motivational problems. 
C) social cognition problems. 
D) locus of control deficits. A

Question 4

The ability to understand the rules of how sounds combine to make up words is

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A) phonological awareness. 
B) phonemic awareness. 
C) decoding. 
D) reading fluency. 
A) phonological awareness. 
B) phonemic awareness. 
C) decoding. 
D) reading fluency.

Question 5

To remember the meaning of the word "parity" in a unit focused on currency,a student could think of the word "pear" and imagine it being cut into two equal pieces.This is an example of a/an

Accepted Answer

A) mnemonic. 
B) simile. 
C) pegword strategy. 
D) acronym. 
A) mnemonic. 
B) simile. 
C) pegword strategy. 
D) acronym.

Question 6

Programs consisting of precisely sequenced,fast-paced lessons taught to small groups with an emphasis on drill and practice,a teaching script and immediate feedback are using which approach?

Accepted Answer

A) behaviour modification 
B) cognitive training 
C) Direct Instruction 
D) process training 
A) behaviour modification 
B) cognitive training 
C) Direct Instruction 
D) process training

Question 7

Each of the following is true of Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies (PALS)EXCEPT

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A) it involves pairing a higher-performing student with a lower-performing student. 
B) it is not effective for high school students without learning disabilities. 
C) students take turns being "coach" and "reader." 
D) students participate in three 35-minute long tutoring sessions each week. 
A) it involves pairing a higher-performing student with a lower-performing student. 
B) it is not effective for high school students without learning disabilities. 
C) students take turns being "coach" and "reader." 
D) students participate in three 35-minute long tutoring sessions each week.

Question 8

Marie-Noel's teacher helps her to read a passage and to summarize key points.Eventually,Marie-Noel takes over the role of summarizing on her own by finding the main idea.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) Reciprocal teaching. 
B) Direct Instruction. 
C) Scaffolded 
D) Self-monitoring. 
A) Reciprocal teaching. 
B) Direct Instruction. 
C) Scaffolded 
D) Self-monitoring.

Question 9

Most individuals with learning disabilities

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A) have deficits in mostly non-academic areas. 
B) have deficits in most academic areas. 
C) have deficits in some academic areas and not in others. 
D) have deficits in all academic areas except mathematics. 
A) have deficits in mostly non-academic areas. 
B) have deficits in most academic areas. 
C) have deficits in some academic areas and not in others. 
D) have deficits in all academic areas except mathematics.

Question 10

John,Jim,and Ann are fifth grade students with learning disabilities.Which one of the following statements best illustrates the concept of interindividual differences?

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A) John has problems with math,while Ann has problems with reading. 
B) In comparison to the nondisabled students in her class,Ann scores lower in reading and math. 
C) Jim does well in reading,but not in math. 
D) John has high intelligence,but low achievement in spelling. 
A) John has problems with math,while Ann has problems with reading. 
B) In comparison to the nondisabled students in her class,Ann scores lower in reading and math. 
C) Jim does well in reading,but not in math. 
D) John has high intelligence,but low achievement in spelling.

Question 11

Define IQ-Achievement Discrepancy and list 3 objections to using it for identifying learning disabilities.

Accepted Answer

It is an indication that a student is no

Question 12

Cognitive training can be particularly beneficial for students with learning disabilities as it can help them overcome problems with

Accepted Answer

A) motivation. 
B) depression. 
C) overconfidence. 
D) bullying. 
A) motivation. 
B) depression. 
C) overconfidence. 
D) bullying.

Question 13

One of the major advantages of the response to intervention method of identifying learning disabilities is that

Accepted Answer

A) it is easy to implement. 
B) it is not subject to the same "wait-to fail" criticism. 
C) it ensures that a student's low achievement is not simply due to ineffective instruction. 
D) a great deal of research has been done to show how best to implement RTI. 
A) it is easy to implement. 
B) it is not subject to the same "wait-to fail" criticism. 
C) it ensures that a student's low achievement is not simply due to ineffective instruction. 
D) a great deal of research has been done to show how best to implement RTI.

Question 14

Describe the problems that many individuals with learning disabilities encounter in making the transition from student to adult life.

Accepted Answer

Many adults with learning disabilities h

Question 15

Heritability studies of learning disabilities have shown which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Environmental factors are the cause of most learning disabilities. 
B) Identical twins are more concordant than fraternal twins for reading disabilities. 
C) Both fraternal twins are more likely to have learning disabilities than are both identical twins. 
D) Teratogens are the cause of most learning disabilities. 
A) Environmental factors are the cause of most learning disabilities. 
B) Identical twins are more concordant than fraternal twins for reading disabilities. 
C) Both fraternal twins are more likely to have learning disabilities than are both identical twins. 
D) Teratogens are the cause of most learning disabilities.

Question 16

Over the years,evidence has accumulated showing that learning disabilities

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A) dramatically improve in the adult years. 
B) can be inherited. 
C) manifest themselves prior to age three. 
D) occur more often in first-born children. 
A) dramatically improve in the adult years. 
B) can be inherited. 
C) manifest themselves prior to age three. 
D) occur more often in first-born children.

Question 17

By definition,every student with learning disabilities has

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A) academic problems. 
B) brain damage. 
C) hyperactivity. 
D) emotional problems. 
A) academic problems. 
B) brain damage. 
C) hyperactivity. 
D) emotional problems.

Question 18

Research using CAT scans,MRIs,and PET scans suggest that some cases of learning disability are caused by

Accepted Answer

A) poor nutrition. 
B) brain damage. 
C) structural and functional differences in the brain. 
D) allergies to food additives. 
A) poor nutrition. 
B) brain damage. 
C) structural and functional differences in the brain. 
D) allergies to food additives.

Question 19

Dyslexia refers to a severe impairment in one's ability to read.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) There is definitive evidence of a neurological basis for all cases of learning disabilities. 
B) There is definitive evidence that there is no neurological basis for learning disabilities. 
C) There is some evidence of a neurological basis for most cases of learning disabilities. 
D) There is no definitive evidence of a neurological basis for all cases of learning disabilities. 
A) There is definitive evidence of a neurological basis for all cases of learning disabilities. 
B) There is definitive evidence that there is no neurological basis for learning disabilities. 
C) There is some evidence of a neurological basis for most cases of learning disabilities. 
D) There is no definitive evidence of a neurological basis for all cases of learning disabilities.

Students with poor phonological skills are most likely to have problems with which aspect of written language?

Individuals who have a cluster of exceptionalities in social interaction,math,visual-spatial tasks,and tactual tasks are referred to as having

The ability to understand the rules of how sounds combine to make up words is

To remember the meaning of the word "parity" in a unit focused on currency,a student could think of the word "pear" and imagine it being cut into two equal pieces.This is an example of a/an

Programs consisting of precisely sequenced,fast-paced lessons taught to small groups with an emphasis on drill and practice,a teaching script and immediate feedback are using which approach?

Each of the following is true of Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies (PALS)EXCEPT

Marie-Noel's teacher helps her to read a passage and to summarize key points.Eventually,Marie-Noel takes over the role of summarizing on her own by finding the main idea.This is an example of

Most individuals with learning disabilities

John,Jim,and Ann are fifth grade students with learning disabilities.Which one of the following statements best illustrates the concept of interindividual differences?

Define IQ-Achievement Discrepancy and list 3 objections to using it for identifying learning disabilities.

Cognitive training can be particularly beneficial for students with learning disabilities as it can help them overcome problems with

One of the major advantages of the response to intervention method of identifying learning disabilities is that

Describe the problems that many individuals with learning disabilities encounter in making the transition from student to adult life.

Heritability studies of learning disabilities have shown which of the following?

Over the years,evidence has accumulated showing that learning disabilities

By definition,every student with learning disabilities has

Research using CAT scans,MRIs,and PET scans suggest that some cases of learning disability are caused by

Dyslexia refers to a severe impairment in one's ability to read.

Which of the following statements is true?

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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

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Exam 6: Learners With Learning Disabilities

Students with poor phonological skills are most likely to have problems with which aspect of written language?

Individuals who have a cluster of exceptionalities in social interaction,math,visual-spatial tasks,and tactual tasks are referred to as having

The ability to understand the rules of how sounds combine to make up words is

To remember the meaning of the word "parity" in a unit focused on currency,a student could think of the word "pear" and imagine it being cut into two equal pieces.This is an example of a/an

Programs consisting of precisely sequenced,fast-paced lessons taught to small groups with an emphasis on drill and practice,a teaching script and immediate feedback are using which approach?

Each of the following is true of Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies (PALS)EXCEPT

Marie-Noel's teacher helps her to read a passage and to summarize key points.Eventually,Marie-Noel takes over the role of summarizing on her own by finding the main idea.This is an example of

Most individuals with learning disabilities

John,Jim,and Ann are fifth grade students with learning disabilities.Which one of the following statements best illustrates the concept of interindividual differences?

Define IQ-Achievement Discrepancy and list 3 objections to using it for identifying learning disabilities.

Cognitive training can be particularly beneficial for students with learning disabilities as it can help them overcome problems with

One of the major advantages of the response to intervention method of identifying learning disabilities is that

Describe the problems that many individuals with learning disabilities encounter in making the transition from student to adult life.

Heritability studies of learning disabilities have shown which of the following?

Over the years,evidence has accumulated showing that learning disabilities

By definition,every student with learning disabilities has

Research using CAT scans,MRIs,and PET scans suggest that some cases of learning disability are caused by

Dyslexia refers to a severe impairment in one's ability to read.

Which of the following statements is true?

Exceptionality and Special Education

Current Trends and Issues

Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education

Parents and Families

Learners With Intellectual 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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