Question 1

When special education works as it should, the outcome for students is

Accepted Answer

A) the ability to hide their disabilities. 
B) the eradication of their disabilities. 
C) instruction in a special class. 
D) improved achievement and behavior. 
A) the ability to hide their disabilities. 
B) the eradication of their disabilities. 
C) instruction in a special class. 
D) improved achievement and behavior.

Question 2

All of the following practices promote integration EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) normalization. 
B) institutionalization. 
C) full inclusion. 
D) mainstreaming. 
A) normalization. 
B) institutionalization. 
C) full inclusion. 
D) mainstreaming.

Question 3

Effective national parents' organizations have existed in the United States only since about 1950.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

We know considerably more today about how to educate exceptional learners than we did ten years ago.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which one of the following provides the best definition of special education?

Accepted Answer

A) Special education uses special equipment and materials. 
B) Special education meets individual needs of exceptional students. 
C) Special education is delivered by a certified special education teacher. 
D) Special education provides greater structure and smaller classes. 
A) Special education uses special equipment and materials. 
B) Special education meets individual needs of exceptional students. 
C) Special education is delivered by a certified special education teacher. 
D) Special education provides greater structure and smaller classes.

Question 6

Itard is best known for his work with

Accepted Answer

A) Victor, the "wild boy of Aveyron." 
B) students who were deaf. 
C) Laura Bridgman, a girl who was both deaf and blind. 
D) students with physical disabilities. 
A) Victor, the "wild boy of Aveyron." 
B) students who were deaf. 
C) Laura Bridgman, a girl who was both deaf and blind. 
D) students with physical disabilities.

Question 7

The law does not require provision of special education services simply because a student has been shown to have a disability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When did deinstitutionalization begin?

Accepted Answer

A) 1900s 
B) 1950s 
C) 1960s 
D) 1980s 
A) 1900s 
B) 1950s 
C) 1960s 
D) 1980s

Question 9

Effective national parent organizations have existed in the United States since

Accepted Answer

A) 1800. 
B) 1920. 
C) 1950. 
D) 1975. 
A) 1800. 
B) 1920. 
C) 1950. 
D) 1975.

Question 10

Describe two reasons for why it is so difficult to determine an exact figure for the prevalence of exceptional children.

Accepted Answer

The definitions that are used to classif

Question 11

In the story about Kathy Koons, the 19-year-old with spina bifida, the principle of normalization is

Accepted Answer

A) fully realized by her family and school. 
B) frightening to Kathy, who desires to be taken care of by others for the rest of her life. 
C) impossible to apply to Kathy because her measured intelligence is too low. 
D) supported by Kathy's school, but seems less supported at home. 
A) fully realized by her family and school. 
B) frightening to Kathy, who desires to be taken care of by others for the rest of her life. 
C) impossible to apply to Kathy because her measured intelligence is too low. 
D) supported by Kathy's school, but seems less supported at home.

Question 12

Which one of the following descriptions distinguishes best between a disability and a handicap?

Accepted Answer

A) Disabilities are functional impairments, while handicaps are disadvantages imposed on an individual. 
B) Disabilities are more severe than handicaps. 
C) Handicaps are caused by disabilities. 
D) There is no real difference between the two; the terms are interchangeable. 
A) Disabilities are functional impairments, while handicaps are disadvantages imposed on an individual. 
B) Disabilities are more severe than handicaps. 
C) Handicaps are caused by disabilities. 
D) There is no real difference between the two; the terms are interchangeable.

Question 13

"Mental retardation" is now called

Accepted Answer

A) intellectual disorder 
B) disordered reasoning 
C) intellectual and functional disability 
D) intellectual disability 
A) intellectual disorder 
B) disordered reasoning 
C) intellectual and functional disability 
D) intellectual disability

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a reason parents of children with severe disabilities cite for supporting inclusion?

Accepted Answer

A) to enable siblings with and without disabilities to go to the same school 
B) to help their kids acquire social skills 
C) because even though nondisabled students do not become more sensitive to students with disabilities, they should still have to see them 
D) because their children can acquire more functional and academic skills due to higher expectations and good examples 
A) to enable siblings with and without disabilities to go to the same school 
B) to help their kids acquire social skills 
C) because even though nondisabled students do not become more sensitive to students with disabilities, they should still have to see them 
D) because their children can acquire more functional and academic skills due to higher expectations and good examples

Question 15

Which one of the following students most resembles the "typical" student who receives special education services?

Accepted Answer

A) Joe is a high school student with a physical disability. 
B) Lisa is an elementary school student with mental retardation. 
C) Edna is a middle school student with a learning disability. 
D) Sam is an elementary school student with a learning disability. 
A) Joe is a high school student with a physical disability. 
B) Lisa is an elementary school student with mental retardation. 
C) Edna is a middle school student with a learning disability. 
D) Sam is an elementary school student with a learning disability.

Question 16

Identify and briefly describe the contributions of two individuals pertinent to the growth of special education.

Accepted Answer

Jean-Marc-Gaspard Itard: French physicia

Question 17

Annette is a high school student who reads at the level of a typical third grader. She wants to get her driver's license, but is unable to read the driver's manual or the questions on the driving test. For purposes of driver training, Annette would be considered to have

Accepted Answer

A) a disability. 
B) a handicap. 
C) a disability and a handicap. 
D) neither a disability nor a handicap. 
A) a disability. 
B) a handicap. 
C) a disability and a handicap. 
D) neither a disability nor a handicap.

Question 18

Special education legislation has become increasingly permissive rather than mandatory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Advances in drug treatments appear to hold the potential for a cure for

Accepted Answer

A) cerebral palsy. 
B) cystic fibrosis. 
C) Down syndrome. 
D) muscular dystrophy. 
A) cerebral palsy. 
B) cystic fibrosis. 
C) Down syndrome. 
D) muscular dystrophy.

Question 20

At present, about how many students in the United States receive special education?

Accepted Answer

A) about 1 million 
B) about 3 million 
C) about 4 million 
D) over 6 million 
A) about 1 million 
B) about 3 million 
C) about 4 million 
D) over 6 million

When special education works as it should, the outcome for students is

All of the following practices promote integration EXCEPT

Effective national parents' organizations have existed in the United States only since about 1950.

We know considerably more today about how to educate exceptional learners than we did ten years ago.

Which one of the following provides the best definition of special education?

Itard is best known for his work with

The law does not require provision of special education services simply because a student has been shown to have a disability.

When did deinstitutionalization begin?

Effective national parent organizations have existed in the United States since

Describe two reasons for why it is so difficult to determine an exact figure for the prevalence of exceptional children.

In the story about Kathy Koons, the 19-year-old with spina bifida, the principle of normalization is

Which one of the following descriptions distinguishes best between a disability and a handicap?

"Mental retardation" is now called

Which of the following is NOT a reason parents of children with severe disabilities cite for supporting inclusion?

Which one of the following students most resembles the "typical" student who receives special education services?

Identify and briefly describe the contributions of two individuals pertinent to the growth of special education.

Annette is a high school student who reads at the level of a typical third grader. She wants to get her driver's license, but is unable to read the driver's manual or the questions on the driving test. For purposes of driver training, Annette would be considered to have

Special education legislation has become increasingly permissive rather than mandatory.

Advances in drug treatments appear to hold the potential for a cure for

At present, about how many students in the United States receive special education?

Current Practices for Meeting the Needs of Exceptional Learners

Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education

Parent and Families

Learners With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Learners With Learning Disabilities

Learners With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Learners With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Learners With Communication Disorders

Learners Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Learners With Blindness or Low Vision

Learners With Low-Incidence, Multiple, and Severe Disabilities

Learners With Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairments

Learners With Special Gifts and Talents

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Exam 1: Exceptionality and Special Education

When special education works as it should, the outcome for students is

All of the following practices promote integration EXCEPT

Effective national parents' organizations have existed in the United States only since about 1950.

We know considerably more today about how to educate exceptional learners than we did ten years ago.

Which one of the following provides the best definition of special education?

Itard is best known for his work with

The law does not require provision of special education services simply because a student has been shown to have a disability.

When did deinstitutionalization begin?

Effective national parent organizations have existed in the United States since

Describe two reasons for why it is so difficult to determine an exact figure for the prevalence of exceptional children.

In the story about Kathy Koons, the 19-year-old with spina bifida, the principle of normalization is

Which one of the following descriptions distinguishes best between a disability and a handicap?

"Mental retardation" is now called

Which of the following is NOT a reason parents of children with severe disabilities cite for supporting inclusion?

Which one of the following students most resembles the "typical" student who receives special education services?

Identify and briefly describe the contributions of two individuals pertinent to the growth of special education.

Annette is a high school student who reads at the level of a typical third grader. She wants to get her driver's license, but is unable to read the driver's manual or the questions on the driving test. For purposes of driver training, Annette would be considered to have

Special education legislation has become increasingly permissive rather than mandatory.

Advances in drug treatments appear to hold the potential for a cure for

At present, about how many students in the United States receive special education?

Current Practices for Meeting the Needs of Exceptional Learners

Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education

Parent and Families

Learners With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Learners With Learning Disabilities

Learners With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Learners With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Learners With Communication Disorders

Learners Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Learners With Blindness or Low Vision

Learners With Low-Incidence, Multiple, and Severe Disabilities

Learners With Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairments

Learners With Special Gifts and Talents

Filters