Question 1

Itinerant teachers are more likely to be used in the area of visual impairment than in other areas of exceptionality primarily because

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A) most classroom modifications are a matter of common sense. 
B) blindness is a low prevalence condition. 
C) there are not enough teachers trained in Braille to accommodate the number of students who need training in Braille. 
D) regular classroom teachers can be easily trained to deal with the special needs of students with visual impairment. 
A) most classroom modifications are a matter of common sense. 
B) blindness is a low prevalence condition. 
C) there are not enough teachers trained in Braille to accommodate the number of students who need training in Braille. 
D) regular classroom teachers can be easily trained to deal with the special needs of students with visual impairment. B

Question 2

People with sight can facilitate communication with people who are blind by

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A) using "telephone skills" when conversing in person. 
B) telling the person who is blind when they are smiling. 
C) avoiding use of visual cues such as smiling. 
D) eliminating reference to sight or colour. 
A) using "telephone skills" when conversing in person. 
B) telling the person who is blind when they are smiling. 
C) avoiding use of visual cues such as smiling. 
D) eliminating reference to sight or colour. A

Question 3

Repetitive movements such as rocking,rubbing the eyes,and grimacing displayed by some people who are blind are known as

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A) blindisms. 
B) redundant behaviour. 
C) stereotypic behaviour. 
D) perseverations. 
A) blindisms. 
B) redundant behaviour. 
C) stereotypic behaviour. 
D) perseverations. C

Question 4

For students who have a visual impairment,itinerant teacher services

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A) are typically provided in the general education classroom. 
B) require that students attend a specialized program. 
C) prohibit them from fully participating in school. 
D) cannot generally handle the large number of diagnosed students. 
A) are typically provided in the general education classroom. 
B) require that students attend a specialized program. 
C) prohibit them from fully participating in school. 
D) cannot generally handle the large number of diagnosed students.

Question 5

All of the following are true regarding the parents of infants with visual impairment EXCEPT

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A) they should assist with the development of mobility skills. 
B) they should be responsive to their infant's vocalizations. 
C) they may need support in coping with their reactions. 
D) they should take the training required to become itinerant teachers. 
A) they should assist with the development of mobility skills. 
B) they should be responsive to their infant's vocalizations. 
C) they may need support in coping with their reactions. 
D) they should take the training required to become itinerant teachers.

Question 6

People who are blind have an extra sense that enables them to detect obstacles.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

David has myopia.Another term for this condition is

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A) nearsightedness. 
B) farsightedness. 
C) blurred vision. 
D) colour blindness. 
A) nearsightedness. 
B) farsightedness. 
C) blurred vision. 
D) colour blindness.

Question 8

A person who is legally blind has a visual acuity,at the most,of

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A) 20/80. 
B) 20/120. 
C) 20/200. 
D) 20/1000. 
A) 20/80. 
B) 20/120. 
C) 20/200. 
D) 20/1000.

Question 9

The structure in the eye which refines and changes the focus of the light rays is the

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A) lens. 
B) pupil. 
C) vitreous humor. 
D) retina. 
A) lens. 
B) pupil. 
C) vitreous humor. 
D) retina.

Question 10

In general,people who are blind

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A) have superior musical ability. 
B) have an extra sense that enables them to detect obstacles. 
C) make better use of acuity in their other senses. 
D) automatically develop superior powers of concentration. 
A) have superior musical ability. 
B) have an extra sense that enables them to detect obstacles. 
C) make better use of acuity in their other senses. 
D) automatically develop superior powers of concentration.

Question 11

As an exceptionality of children,blindness is

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A) one of the most prevalent exceptionalities. 
B) about average in prevalence compared to other sensory exceptionalities. 
C) the least prevalent exceptionalities. 
D) increasing rapidly in prevalence. 
A) one of the most prevalent exceptionalities. 
B) about average in prevalence compared to other sensory exceptionalities. 
C) the least prevalent exceptionalities. 
D) increasing rapidly in prevalence.

Question 12

Many students who are legally blind would not be considered blind from an educational perspective because they

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A) have a coexisting condition. 
B) are able to use vision for learning. 
C) are able to read Braille. 
D) are able to use hearing for learning. 
A) have a coexisting condition. 
B) are able to use vision for learning. 
C) are able to read Braille. 
D) are able to use hearing for learning.

Question 13

Discuss possible reasons why braille has declined in popularity since the mid-1960s and why advocates continue to push for it's use.

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There is a notion held by some that usin

Question 14

Describe four ways that special and general education teachers can collaborate to serve students with visual impairments.

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Answers will vary with ideas from: "Resp

Question 15

All of the following are true of a long cane used by individuals with visual impairments EXCEPT

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A) it requires intensive training in it's proper use. 
B) it is constructed according to exact specifications. 
C) it is not appropriate for use by children. 
D) it provides the user with auditory and tactual information. 
A) it requires intensive training in it's proper use. 
B) it is constructed according to exact specifications. 
C) it is not appropriate for use by children. 
D) it provides the user with auditory and tactual information.

Question 16

Interpretive Exercise
Kelsey and Kyle are middle school students.Kelsey lost her vision as a newborn when she was administered excessive concentrations of oxygen to prevent brain damage.Although she can detect light,she is unable to use sight for learning.Kyle has myopia that is partially corrected by glasses.In fourth grade,his vision began to deteriorate due to retinitis pigmentosa.With glasses,his vision is 20/100 with a field that subtends an angular distance of 15 degrees.
-Kyle's vision difficulties lie mainly in the area of

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A) acuity. 
B) field. 
C) efficiency. 
D) light sensitivity. 
A) acuity. 
B) field. 
C) efficiency. 
D) light sensitivity.

Question 17

Interpretive Exercise
Kelsey and Kyle are middle school students.Kelsey lost her vision as a newborn when she was administered excessive concentrations of oxygen to prevent brain damage.Although she can detect light,she is unable to use sight for learning.Kyle has myopia that is partially corrected by glasses.In fourth grade,his vision began to deteriorate due to retinitis pigmentosa.With glasses,his vision is 20/100 with a field that subtends an angular distance of 15 degrees.
-Kelsey is more likely than Kyle to evidence stereotypic behaviours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The educational definition of blindness and low vision stresses

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A) the method of reading instruction. 
B) using visual acuity as a predictor of how people will function. 
C) the method of vision assessment. 
D) using whatever remaining sight a person has. 
A) the method of reading instruction. 
B) using visual acuity as a predictor of how people will function. 
C) the method of vision assessment. 
D) using whatever remaining sight a person has.

Question 19

Most professionals now agree that the intelligence of people with blindness

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A) is usually higher than that of people with sight. 
B) is markedly lower than that of people with sight. 
C) is slightly lower than that of people with sight. 
D) can't be compared directly to that of people with sight. 
A) is usually higher than that of people with sight. 
B) is markedly lower than that of people with sight. 
C) is slightly lower than that of people with sight. 
D) can't be compared directly to that of people with sight.

Question 20

Summarize why society has such a negative reaction to blindness and individuals who are blind.

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Individuals with visual impairments are

Itinerant teachers are more likely to be used in the area of visual impairment than in other areas of exceptionality primarily because

People with sight can facilitate communication with people who are blind by

Repetitive movements such as rocking,rubbing the eyes,and grimacing displayed by some people who are blind are known as

For students who have a visual impairment,itinerant teacher services

All of the following are true regarding the parents of infants with visual impairment EXCEPT

People who are blind have an extra sense that enables them to detect obstacles.

David has myopia.Another term for this condition is

A person who is legally blind has a visual acuity,at the most,of

The structure in the eye which refines and changes the focus of the light rays is the

In general,people who are blind

As an exceptionality of children,blindness is

Many students who are legally blind would not be considered blind from an educational perspective because they

Discuss possible reasons why braille has declined in popularity since the mid-1960s and why advocates continue to push for it's use.

Describe four ways that special and general education teachers can collaborate to serve students with visual impairments.

All of the following are true of a long cane used by individuals with visual impairments EXCEPT

The educational definition of blindness and low vision stresses

Most professionals now agree that the intelligence of people with blindness

Summarize why society has such a negative reaction to blindness and individuals who are blind.

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Exam 11: Learners With Blindness or Low Vision

Itinerant teachers are more likely to be used in the area of visual impairment than in other areas of exceptionality primarily because

People with sight can facilitate communication with people who are blind by

Repetitive movements such as rocking,rubbing the eyes,and grimacing displayed by some people who are blind are known as

For students who have a visual impairment,itinerant teacher services

All of the following are true regarding the parents of infants with visual impairment EXCEPT

People who are blind have an extra sense that enables them to detect obstacles.

David has myopia.Another term for this condition is

A person who is legally blind has a visual acuity,at the most,of

The structure in the eye which refines and changes the focus of the light rays is the

In general,people who are blind

As an exceptionality of children,blindness is

Many students who are legally blind would not be considered blind from an educational perspective because they

Discuss possible reasons why braille has declined in popularity since the mid-1960s and why advocates continue to push for it's use.

Describe four ways that special and general education teachers can collaborate to serve students with visual impairments.

All of the following are true of a long cane used by individuals with visual impairments EXCEPT

The educational definition of blindness and low vision stresses

Most professionals now agree that the intelligence of people with blindness

Summarize why society has such a negative reaction to blindness and individuals who are blind.

Exceptionality and Special Education

Current Trends and Issues

Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education

Parents and Families

Learners With Intellectual Disabilities

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 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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