Question 1

A specific and characteristic behavior repertoire associated with a genetic or chromosomal disorder is a

Accepted Answer

A) genetic syndrome. 
B) personality characteristic. 
C) behavioral phenotype. 
D) behavioral genotype. 
A) genetic syndrome. 
B) personality characteristic. 
C) behavioral phenotype. 
D) behavioral genotype. C

Question 2

Researchers have found that such things as the ability to manage money, prepare meals, maintain a clean house, and keep one's clothing and self well groomed are key factors for

Accepted Answer

A) functional academics. 
B) elementary programming. 
C) supported employment. 
D) community adjustment. 
A) functional academics. 
B) elementary programming. 
C) supported employment. 
D) community adjustment. D

Question 3

Authorities believe that few cases of mild intellectual disabilities are caused by specific genetic syndromes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Explain why the major professional organization for people with significant cognitive or intellectual disabilities changed its name from the American Association on Mental Retardation (AAMR)to the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD).

Accepted Answer

Students should describe the history of

Question 5

Pointing to an item while telling a student to pick it up is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) verbal prompt. 
B) gestural prompt. 
C) modeling. 
D) physical prompt. 
A) verbal prompt. 
B) gestural prompt. 
C) modeling. 
D) physical prompt.

Question 6

Each of the following are possible perinatal causes of intellectual disabilities EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) rubella. 
B) syphilis. 
C) anoxia. 
D) low birth weight. 
A) rubella. 
B) syphilis. 
C) anoxia. 
D) low birth weight.

Question 7

Professionals have become more cautious in diagnosing intellectual disabilities for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

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A) the stigma associated with the label. 
B) the belief that intellectual disabilities are a socially constructed condition. 
C) over diagnosis of children from ethnic minority groups. 
D) increasing costs associated with special education. 
A) the stigma associated with the label. 
B) the belief that intellectual disabilities are a socially constructed condition. 
C) over diagnosis of children from ethnic minority groups. 
D) increasing costs associated with special education.

Question 8

In recent years, the percentage of cases in which the cause of intellectual disabilities is known has dramatically increased due to

Accepted Answer

A) better assessment practices by teachers. 
B) the mapping of the human genetic code. 
C) better assessment practices by medical doctors. 
D) advances in microscopic technology. 
A) better assessment practices by teachers. 
B) the mapping of the human genetic code. 
C) better assessment practices by medical doctors. 
D) advances in microscopic technology.

Question 9

Effective transition programs for students with intellectual disabilities involve

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A) direct instruction in reading and math. 
B) community adjustment and employment. 
C) vocational training and behavior modification. 
D) functional academics and family counseling. 
A) direct instruction in reading and math. 
B) community adjustment and employment. 
C) vocational training and behavior modification. 
D) functional academics and family counseling.

Question 10

Which statement is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Instruction of daily living skills is more effective in a controlled classroom setting. 
B) It is easier to hold instruction in classrooms than in real-life settings. 
C) Instruction in daily living skills should not include instruction in classroom settings. 
D) There is no benefit to using real products and money when teaching daily living skills. 
A) Instruction of daily living skills is more effective in a controlled classroom setting. 
B) It is easier to hold instruction in classrooms than in real-life settings. 
C) Instruction in daily living skills should not include instruction in classroom settings. 
D) There is no benefit to using real products and money when teaching daily living skills.

Question 11

Research has consistently shown that students who are positively reinforced for correct responses learn faster.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

If a person achieves a low score on an IQ test, this means that his or her adaptive skills are below average.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Fragile X syndrome occurs most often in

Accepted Answer

A) females. 
B) twins. 
C) first-born offspring. 
D) males. 
A) females. 
B) twins. 
C) first-born offspring. 
D) males.

Question 14

Current estimates place the prevalence of students identified with intellectual disabilities at approximately

Accepted Answer

A) 1%. 
B) 5%. 
C) 2)5%. 
D) 3)5%. 
A) 1%. 
B) 5%. 
C) 2)5%. 
D) 3)5%.

Question 15

Write a scenario illustrating the kinds of social problems a person with an intellectual disability is likely to have.

Accepted Answer

Examples should illustrate: di

Question 16

Fetal alcohol syndrome is classified as resulting from a/an

Accepted Answer

A) environmental hazard. 
B) infection. 
C) genetic factor. 
D) chromosomal abnormality. 
A) environmental hazard. 
B) infection. 
C) genetic factor. 
D) chromosomal abnormality.

Question 17

The current emphasis on adaptive skills in defining intellectual disabilities is due to the

Accepted Answer

A) influence of the learning disabilities movement. 
B) realization that students can be "streetwise" despite low IQ test scores. 
C) rise of the disability rights movement. 
D) activism of parents of children with intellectual disabilities. 
A) influence of the learning disabilities movement. 
B) realization that students can be "streetwise" despite low IQ test scores. 
C) rise of the disability rights movement. 
D) activism of parents of children with intellectual disabilities.

Question 18

Self-determination is most likely to be fostered under which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

A) supported living 
B) community residential facilities 
C) group homes 
D) residential institutions 
A) supported living 
B) community residential facilities 
C) group homes 
D) residential institutions

Question 19

Which one of the following statements about intellectual disabilities (ID)is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Designating someone as having "intellectual disabilities" has become easier. 
B) Professionals are in agreement that the label "mental retardation" (MR)should be done away with. 
C) The prevailing opinions is that, for some children, intellectual disabilities are not a permanent condition. 
D) How well a person functions has not been shown to be related to supports available in the environment. 
A) Designating someone as having "intellectual disabilities" has become easier. 
B) Professionals are in agreement that the label "mental retardation" (MR)should be done away with. 
C) The prevailing opinions is that, for some children, intellectual disabilities are not a permanent condition. 
D) How well a person functions has not been shown to be related to supports available in the environment.

Question 20

The purpose of early intervention programs for children at risk for mild intellectual disabilities is

Accepted Answer

A) improving parents' teaching skills. 
B) preventing intellectual disabilities or furthering development of children who have intellectual disabilities. 
C) improving family financial status through job training for parents. 
D) improving the quality of the children's medical care. 
A) improving parents' teaching skills. 
B) preventing intellectual disabilities or furthering development of children who have intellectual disabilities. 
C) improving family financial status through job training for parents. 
D) improving the quality of the children's medical care.

A specific and characteristic behavior repertoire associated with a genetic or chromosomal disorder is a

Researchers have found that such things as the ability to manage money, prepare meals, maintain a clean house, and keep one's clothing and self well groomed are key factors for

Authorities believe that few cases of mild intellectual disabilities are caused by specific genetic syndromes.

Explain why the major professional organization for people with significant cognitive or intellectual disabilities changed its name from the American Association on Mental Retardation (AAMR)to the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD).

Pointing to an item while telling a student to pick it up is an example of

Each of the following are possible perinatal causes of intellectual disabilities EXCEPT

Professionals have become more cautious in diagnosing intellectual disabilities for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

In recent years, the percentage of cases in which the cause of intellectual disabilities is known has dramatically increased due to

Effective transition programs for students with intellectual disabilities involve

Which statement is TRUE?

Research has consistently shown that students who are positively reinforced for correct responses learn faster.

If a person achieves a low score on an IQ test, this means that his or her adaptive skills are below average.

Fragile X syndrome occurs most often in

Current estimates place the prevalence of students identified with intellectual disabilities at approximately

Write a scenario illustrating the kinds of social problems a person with an intellectual disability is likely to have.

Fetal alcohol syndrome is classified as resulting from a/an

The current emphasis on adaptive skills in defining intellectual disabilities is due to the

Self-determination is most likely to be fostered under which of the following conditions?

Which one of the following statements about intellectual disabilities (ID)is true?

The purpose of early intervention programs for children at risk for mild intellectual disabilities is

Exceptionality and Special Education

Current Practices for Meeting the Needs of Exceptional Learners

Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education

Parent and Families

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 5: Learners With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

A specific and characteristic behavior repertoire associated with a genetic or chromosomal disorder is a

Researchers have found that such things as the ability to manage money, prepare meals, maintain a clean house, and keep one's clothing and self well groomed are key factors for

Authorities believe that few cases of mild intellectual disabilities are caused by specific genetic syndromes.

Explain why the major professional organization for people with significant cognitive or intellectual disabilities changed its name from the American Association on Mental Retardation (AAMR)to the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD).

Pointing to an item while telling a student to pick it up is an example of

Each of the following are possible perinatal causes of intellectual disabilities EXCEPT

Professionals have become more cautious in diagnosing intellectual disabilities for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

In recent years, the percentage of cases in which the cause of intellectual disabilities is known has dramatically increased due to

Effective transition programs for students with intellectual disabilities involve

Which statement is TRUE?

Research has consistently shown that students who are positively reinforced for correct responses learn faster.

If a person achieves a low score on an IQ test, this means that his or her adaptive skills are below average.

Fragile X syndrome occurs most often in

Current estimates place the prevalence of students identified with intellectual disabilities at approximately

Write a scenario illustrating the kinds of social problems a person with an intellectual disability is likely to have.

Fetal alcohol syndrome is classified as resulting from a/an

The current emphasis on adaptive skills in defining intellectual disabilities is due to the

Self-determination is most likely to be fostered under which of the following conditions?

Which one of the following statements about intellectual disabilities (ID)is true?

The purpose of early intervention programs for children at risk for mild intellectual disabilities is

Exceptionality and Special Education

Current Practices for Meeting the Needs of Exceptional Learners

Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education

Parent and Families

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