Question 1

The individual credited with the first use of the term "learning disabilities" during a meeting of parents in the early 1960s is

Accepted Answer

A) Samuel Howe. 
B) Samuel Kirk. 
C) Marianne Frostig. 
D) Samuel Orton. 
A) Samuel Howe. 
B) Samuel Kirk. 
C) Marianne Frostig. 
D) Samuel Orton.

Question 2

Sheila has difficulty paying attention in class.To improve her behaviour,her teacher taped a form to Sheila's desk and gave her a tape player with an ear-phone that provided a random-tone prompt.Each time she heard the tone,Sheila asked herself "Am I paying attention?",then placed a check mark in the "yes" or "no" column on the sheet.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) self-instruction. 
B) self-monitoring. 
C) self-control. 
D) self-reinforcement. 
A) self-instruction. 
B) self-monitoring. 
C) self-control. 
D) self-reinforcement.

Question 3

The majority of children with learning disabilities participate in preschool programming designed for children with learning disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Agents that can cause malformations or defects in a developing fetus are called

Accepted Answer

A) teratogens. 
B) poisons. 
C) toxinogens. 
D) mutations. 
A) teratogens. 
B) poisons. 
C) toxinogens. 
D) mutations.

Question 5

Which are a more convincing method for determining whether learning disabilities are inherited: heritability studies or familiarity studies? Why?

Accepted Answer

The tendency for learning disabilities t

Question 6

Making students aware of the stages of problem-solving tasks while they are performing them and bringing behaviour under verbal control is called

Accepted Answer

A) self-instruction. 
B) self-monitoring. 
C) scaffolded instruction. 
D) reciprocal teaching. 
A) self-instruction. 
B) self-monitoring. 
C) scaffolded instruction. 
D) reciprocal teaching.

Question 7

Freda,Sam,and Liz are 8th grade students with learning disabilities.Which one of the following statements best illustrates the concept of intraindividual variation?

Accepted Answer

A) Freda scores high in math,but not in spelling. 
B) In comparison to 8th graders nationally,Sam scores lower in reading and written expression. 
C) In comparison to Freda and Sam,Liz has higher achievement in math. 
D) Liz has lower reading scores than any of the nondisabled students in her class. 
A) Freda scores high in math,but not in spelling. 
B) In comparison to 8th graders nationally,Sam scores lower in reading and written expression. 
C) In comparison to Freda and Sam,Liz has higher achievement in math. 
D) Liz has lower reading scores than any of the nondisabled students in her class.

Question 8

A characteristic common to all students with learning disabilities is academic difficulties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Portfolios are an example of informal assessment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Research exploring the placement preferences of students with learning disabilities indicates that

Accepted Answer

A) most students prefer resource placements. 
B) most students prefer inclusive placements. 
C) most students do not prefer one placement over the other. 
D) some students prefer resource and some prefer inclusive placements. 
A) most students prefer resource placements. 
B) most students prefer inclusive placements. 
C) most students do not prefer one placement over the other. 
D) some students prefer resource and some prefer inclusive placements.

Question 11

In the case of most children with learning disabilities,there is little neurological evidence of actual damage to the brain tissues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The individual credited with the first use of the term "learning disabilities" during a meeting of parents in the early 1960s is

The majority of children with learning disabilities participate in preschool programming designed for children with learning disabilities.

Agents that can cause malformations or defects in a developing fetus are called

Which are a more convincing method for determining whether learning disabilities are inherited: heritability studies or familiarity studies? Why?

Making students aware of the stages of problem-solving tasks while they are performing them and bringing behaviour under verbal control is called

Freda,Sam,and Liz are 8th grade students with learning disabilities.Which one of the following statements best illustrates the concept of intraindividual variation?

A characteristic common to all students with learning disabilities is academic difficulties.

Portfolios are an example of informal assessment.

Research exploring the placement preferences of students with learning disabilities indicates that

In the case of most children with learning disabilities,there is little neurological evidence of actual damage to the brain tissues.

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Learners With Emotional or Behavioural Disorders

Learners With Communication Disorders

Learners Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

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Exam 6: Learners With Learning Disabilities

The individual credited with the first use of the term "learning disabilities" during a meeting of parents in the early 1960s is

The majority of children with learning disabilities participate in preschool programming designed for children with learning disabilities.

Agents that can cause malformations or defects in a developing fetus are called

Which are a more convincing method for determining whether learning disabilities are inherited: heritability studies or familiarity studies? Why?

Making students aware of the stages of problem-solving tasks while they are performing them and bringing behaviour under verbal control is called

Freda,Sam,and Liz are 8th grade students with learning disabilities.Which one of the following statements best illustrates the concept of intraindividual variation?

A characteristic common to all students with learning disabilities is academic difficulties.

Portfolios are an example of informal assessment.

Research exploring the placement preferences of students with learning disabilities indicates that

In the case of most children with learning disabilities,there is little neurological evidence of actual damage to the brain tissues.

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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