Question 1

According to the authors,the multiple intelligence theory of Howard Gardner

Accepted Answer

A) is most closely aligned with special education theory. 
B) has few proven applications to teaching. 
C) is the best way to view intelligence. 
D) is a very unpopular theory. 
A) is most closely aligned with special education theory. 
B) has few proven applications to teaching. 
C) is the best way to view intelligence. 
D) is a very unpopular theory.

Question 2

According to Sternberg,which type of giftedness involves insight,intuition,creativity,or adeptness at coping with novel situations?

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A) practical 
B) analytic 
C) synthetic 
D) pragmatic 
A) practical 
B) analytic 
C) synthetic 
D) pragmatic

Question 3

A person is gifted if he or she scores above a certain level on intelligence tests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Describe the psychological characteristics of students identified as gifted with specific reference to social skills,self-concept and mental illness.

Accepted Answer

It is a myth that students who are gifte

Question 5

Gifted children usually like school.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Students identified as gifted generally have poor self-concept.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Students who are gifted are more likely to have schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Larry,a student who is gifted,skipped third grade.This is an example of which programming strategy?

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A) acceleration 
B) independent study 
C) enrichment 
D) special class 
A) acceleration 
B) independent study 
C) enrichment 
D) special class

Question 9

Describe three possible reasons why females are underrepresented in programs for giftedness.

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Females comprise the largest group of ne

Question 10

Which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Intellectually gifted children are often insensitive to the feelings of others. 
B) Intellectually gifted children are often highly concerned about interpersonal relationships,intrapersonal states,and moral issues. 
C) Advanced cognitive abilities often result in poor emotional adjustment. 
D) Students who are gifted do not need education in morality. 
A) Intellectually gifted children are often insensitive to the feelings of others. 
B) Intellectually gifted children are often highly concerned about interpersonal relationships,intrapersonal states,and moral issues. 
C) Advanced cognitive abilities often result in poor emotional adjustment. 
D) Students who are gifted do not need education in morality.

Question 11

All of the following have been found to occur in families of highly successful persons EXCEPT

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A) parents provided a space in the home designated for play only. 
B) parents took it for granted that their children would learn in the area of talent,just as they would learn language. 
C) parents sought special instruction and special teachers for the child. 
D) parents were role models,especially in terms of life-style. 
A) parents provided a space in the home designated for play only. 
B) parents took it for granted that their children would learn in the area of talent,just as they would learn language. 
C) parents sought special instruction and special teachers for the child. 
D) parents were role models,especially in terms of life-style.

Question 12

Claudia has an exceptional ability to separate relevant from irrelevant information and to relate new and old information in a novel and productive way.Claudia demonstrates which characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A) giftedness 
B) insight 
C) genius 
D) creativity 
A) giftedness 
B) insight 
C) genius 
D) creativity

Question 13

For decades,researchers have found a correlation between socioeconomic level and IQ,in part because standardized intelligence tests

Accepted Answer

A) are biased in favour of students from upper-income families. 
B) are usually taken by students from lower-income families. 
C) discriminate against students from middle-income families. 
D) are rarely taken by students from lower-income families. 
A) are biased in favour of students from upper-income families. 
B) are usually taken by students from lower-income families. 
C) discriminate against students from middle-income families. 
D) are rarely taken by students from lower-income families.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true with regards to the education of students who are gifted?

Accepted Answer

A) Students will likely be successful in any educational setting. 
B) Students will require accelerated curriculum in all areas. 
C) Students will require support to reach their full potential. 
D) Students will benefit most from attending a gifted school. 
A) Students will likely be successful in any educational setting. 
B) Students will require accelerated curriculum in all areas. 
C) Students will require support to reach their full potential. 
D) Students will benefit most from attending a gifted school.

Question 15

Females are the largest group of students with special gifts or talents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Interpretive Exercise
When she was five years old,the results of psychological tests revealed that Pauline had an IQ of 180.She began to read at the age of three,and by the time she was in kindergarten,she could solve complex addition and subtraction problems.So that she would not be bored,her teachers recommended that she skip first grade.Now she is in sixth grade,and she continues to excel as a writer and as a scientist.She has also become interested in environmental issues and,on weekends,does volunteer work for a local conservation group.At school,she started a recycling program and she is editor of the school newspaper.
-Pauline probably has problems socially.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Gifts and talents of students with exceptionalities are often overlooked for each of the following reasons EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) stereotypic expectations prevent teachers from identifying them. 
B) focus on assessment of exceptionality without attention to talents. 
C) legally,students cannot have more than one label. 
D) narrow views of giftedness as global,high intelligence only. 
A) stereotypic expectations prevent teachers from identifying them. 
B) focus on assessment of exceptionality without attention to talents. 
C) legally,students cannot have more than one label. 
D) narrow views of giftedness as global,high intelligence only.

Question 18

All of the following arguments have been used against special education for children who are gifted EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) it is inhumane to segregate gifted students for instruction. 
B) it is not fair to allocate special resources for those who are already advantaged. 
C) students labelled as gifted develop more emotional problems than students with similar abilities who are not labelled. 
D) there is a danger of leaving some children out when only the ablest are selected for special programs. 
A) it is inhumane to segregate gifted students for instruction. 
B) it is not fair to allocate special resources for those who are already advantaged. 
C) students labelled as gifted develop more emotional problems than students with similar abilities who are not labelled. 
D) there is a danger of leaving some children out when only the ablest are selected for special programs.

Question 19

About 1% of the U.S.school population is considered gifted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Renzulli's approach to schoolwide enrichment focuses on

Accepted Answer

A) small group cooperative learning. 
B) investigation of real-life problems. 
C) advanced science and math. 
D) independent study. 
A) small group cooperative learning. 
B) investigation of real-life problems. 
C) advanced science and math. 
D) independent study.

According to the authors,the multiple intelligence theory of Howard Gardner

According to Sternberg,which type of giftedness involves insight,intuition,creativity,or adeptness at coping with novel situations?

A person is gifted if he or she scores above a certain level on intelligence tests.

Describe the psychological characteristics of students identified as gifted with specific reference to social skills,self-concept and mental illness.

Gifted children usually like school.

Students identified as gifted generally have poor self-concept.

Students who are gifted are more likely to have schizophrenia.

Larry,a student who is gifted,skipped third grade.This is an example of which programming strategy?

Describe three possible reasons why females are underrepresented in programs for giftedness.

Which statement is true?

All of the following have been found to occur in families of highly successful persons EXCEPT

Claudia has an exceptional ability to separate relevant from irrelevant information and to relate new and old information in a novel and productive way.Claudia demonstrates which characteristic?

For decades,researchers have found a correlation between socioeconomic level and IQ,in part because standardized intelligence tests

Which of the following statements is true with regards to the education of students who are gifted?

Females are the largest group of students with special gifts or talents.

Gifts and talents of students with exceptionalities are often overlooked for each of the following reasons EXCEPT

All of the following arguments have been used against special education for children who are gifted EXCEPT

About 1% of the U.S.school population is considered gifted.

Renzulli's approach to schoolwide enrichment focuses on

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 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

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Exam 15: Learners With Special Gifts and Talents

According to the authors,the multiple intelligence theory of Howard Gardner

According to Sternberg,which type of giftedness involves insight,intuition,creativity,or adeptness at coping with novel situations?

A person is gifted if he or she scores above a certain level on intelligence tests.

Describe the psychological characteristics of students identified as gifted with specific reference to social skills,self-concept and mental illness.

Gifted children usually like school.

Students identified as gifted generally have poor self-concept.

Students who are gifted are more likely to have schizophrenia.

Larry,a student who is gifted,skipped third grade.This is an example of which programming strategy?

Describe three possible reasons why females are underrepresented in programs for giftedness.

Which statement is true?

All of the following have been found to occur in families of highly successful persons EXCEPT

Claudia has an exceptional ability to separate relevant from irrelevant information and to relate new and old information in a novel and productive way.Claudia demonstrates which characteristic?

For decades,researchers have found a correlation between socioeconomic level and IQ,in part because standardized intelligence tests

Which of the following statements is true with regards to the education of students who are gifted?

Females are the largest group of students with special gifts or talents.

Gifts and talents of students with exceptionalities are often overlooked for each of the following reasons EXCEPT

All of the following arguments have been used against special education for children who are gifted EXCEPT

About 1% of the U.S.school population is considered gifted.

Renzulli's approach to schoolwide enrichment focuses on

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 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

Filters