Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The tendency for learning disabilities t

Question 2

John, Jim, and Ann are fifth-grade students with learning disabilities. Which one of the following statements best illustrates the concept of interindividual differences?

Accepted Answer

A) John has problems with math, while Ann has problems with reading. 
B) In comparison to the nondisabled students in her class, Ann scores lower in reading and math. 
C) Jim does well in reading, but not in math. 
D) John has high intelligence, but low achievement in spelling. 
A) John has problems with math, while Ann has problems with reading. 
B) In comparison to the nondisabled students in her class, Ann scores lower in reading and math. 
C) Jim does well in reading, but not in math. 
D) John has high intelligence, but low achievement in spelling.

Question 3

Which approach to mathematics instruction is most efficient for students with learning disabilities?

Accepted Answer

A) constructivist 
B) discovery-oriented 
C) teacher-directed 
D) student-centered 
A) constructivist 
B) discovery-oriented 
C) teacher-directed 
D) student-centered

Question 4

All of the following are features of Direct Instruction EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) fast-paced lessons. 
B) emphasis on drill and practice. 
C) student-centered lessons. 
D) immediate corrective feedback. 
A) fast-paced lessons. 
B) emphasis on drill and practice. 
C) student-centered lessons. 
D) immediate corrective feedback.

Question 5

Repeated readings is a technique specifically used to improve

Accepted Answer

A) phonemic awareness. 
B) reading fluency. 
C) phonics. 
D) reading comprehension. 
A) phonemic awareness. 
B) reading fluency. 
C) phonics. 
D) reading comprehension.

Question 6

Describe two reasons why defining learning disabilities has been so problematic.

Accepted Answer

It's a relatively new field so there has

Question 7

Over the years, evidence has accumulated showing that learning disabilities

Accepted Answer

A) dramatically improve in the adult years. 
B) can be inherited. 
C) manifest themselves prior to age three. 
D) occur more often in first-born children. 
A) dramatically improve in the adult years. 
B) can be inherited. 
C) manifest themselves prior to age three. 
D) occur more often in first-born children.

Question 8

One of the major reasons why children with learning disabilities do poorly on memory tasks is

Accepted Answer

A) neurological abnormalities. 
B) attention deficits. 
C) strategy use deficits. 
D) perceptual disorders. 
A) neurological abnormalities. 
B) attention deficits. 
C) strategy use deficits. 
D) perceptual disorders.

Question 9

Children and youths with learning disabilities comprise over half of all students who receive special education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Rather than talking about identification of learning disabilities at the preschool level, educators emphasize

Accepted Answer

A) preacademic skills. 
B) prediction. 
C) adaptive behavior. 
D) classification. 
A) preacademic skills. 
B) prediction. 
C) adaptive behavior. 
D) classification.

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

John, Jim, and Ann are fifth-grade students with learning disabilities. Which one of the following statements best illustrates the concept of interindividual differences?

Which approach to mathematics instruction is most efficient for students with learning disabilities?

All of the following are features of Direct Instruction EXCEPT

Repeated readings is a technique specifically used to improve

Describe two reasons why defining learning disabilities has been so problematic.

Over the years, evidence has accumulated showing that learning disabilities

One of the major reasons why children with learning disabilities do poorly on memory tasks is

Children and youths with learning disabilities comprise over half of all students who receive special education.

Rather than talking about identification of learning disabilities at the preschool level, educators emphasize

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 Intellectual and Developmental 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 6: Learners With Learning Disabilities

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

John, Jim, and Ann are fifth-grade students with learning disabilities. Which one of the following statements best illustrates the concept of interindividual differences?

Which approach to mathematics instruction is most efficient for students with learning disabilities?

All of the following are features of Direct Instruction EXCEPT

Repeated readings is a technique specifically used to improve

Describe two reasons why defining learning disabilities has been so problematic.

Over the years, evidence has accumulated showing that learning disabilities

One of the major reasons why children with learning disabilities do poorly on memory tasks is

Children and youths with learning disabilities comprise over half of all students who receive special education.

Rather than talking about identification of learning disabilities at the preschool level, educators emphasize

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 Intellectual and Developmental 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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