Question 1

A language disorder that involves problems with functional and socially appropriate communication is

Accepted Answer

A) communication. 
B) semantics. 
C) speech. 
D) pragmatics. 
A) communication. 
B) semantics. 
C) speech. 
D) pragmatics. D

Question 2

List at least three of the six theories of language development that have dominated the study of human communication at various times. Which theory is widely viewed as having the most direct implications for speech-language pathologists and teachers? Why?

Accepted Answer

Biological maturation, behavioral psychology, information processing, linguistic or theories will include atavistic perspective, cognitive development, and social interaction. Social interaction theory is viewed as having the most direct implications because it focuses most on how communication skills can be fostered through adult-child interaction.

Question 3

What should be considered when developing an assessment-based intervention plan for a student with communication disorders?

Accepted Answer

What the child talks about, how the child talks about things, how the child functions in his or her linguistic community, and how the child uses language, and how the child should be taught to improve those skills.

Question 4

The use of an augmentative communication system indicates that a person has a language disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

More girls than boys stutter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Ideally, early intervention in the area of speech and language development should begin

Accepted Answer

A) during the first few months of life. 
B) between the ages of 12 and 18 months. 
C) when the child is of preschool age. 
D) in kindergarten. 
A) during the first few months of life. 
B) between the ages of 12 and 18 months. 
C) when the child is of preschool age. 
D) in kindergarten.

Question 7

Many of the academic and social difficulties of adolescents and adults are now attributed to basic language disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Approximately what percentage of students in elementary and secondary grades is thought to have speech disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) 1% 
B) 5% 
C) 10% 
D) 20% 
A) 1% 
B) 5% 
C) 10% 
D) 20%

Question 9

Which statement is true concerning the comparison between the language of a normally developing child and one with a language disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) The sequence of development is similar, but milestones are reached at later years by the child with a disorder. 
B) The sequence of development is different, but milestones are reached at around the same ages. 
C) The sequence of development is different, and milestones are reached later by the child with a disorder. 
D) There is no developmental difference; they just sound different. 
A) The sequence of development is similar, but milestones are reached at later years by the child with a disorder. 
B) The sequence of development is different, but milestones are reached at around the same ages. 
C) The sequence of development is different, and milestones are reached later by the child with a disorder. 
D) There is no developmental difference; they just sound different.

Question 10

The meanings and concepts people attach to words and sentences are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) morphology. 
B) pragmatics. 
C) syntax. 
D) semantics. 
A) morphology. 
B) pragmatics. 
C) syntax. 
D) semantics.

Question 11

Causes of voice disorders include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) hearing loss. 
B) cleft palate. 
C) chicken pox. 
D) cheerleading. 
A) hearing loss. 
B) cleft palate. 
C) chicken pox. 
D) cheerleading.

Question 12

Decoding, or understanding messages, is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) communication. 
B) expressive language. 
C) discourse. 
D) receptive language. 
A) communication. 
B) expressive language. 
C) discourse. 
D) receptive language.

Question 13

The neuromuscular activity of forming and sequencing the sounds of oral language is called

Accepted Answer

A) communication. 
B) discourse. 
C) speech. 
D) phonology. 
A) communication. 
B) discourse. 
C) speech. 
D) phonology.

Question 14

Which one of the following is the best example of a language variation?

Accepted Answer

A) African American English 
B) acquired aphasia 
C) stuttering 
D) American Sign Language 
A) African American English 
B) acquired aphasia 
C) stuttering 
D) American Sign Language

Question 15

Encoding, or sending messages, is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) expressive language. 
B) receptive language. 
C) discourse. 
D) communication. 
A) expressive language. 
B) receptive language. 
C) discourse. 
D) communication.

Question 16

Language disorders are generally classified according to two dimensions:

Accepted Answer

A) domain and etiology. 
B) primary and secondary causes. 
C) phonology and cause. 
D) specific impairment and expressive delay. 
A) domain and etiology. 
B) primary and secondary causes. 
C) phonology and cause. 
D) specific impairment and expressive delay.

Question 17

According to typical development, by what age are all American English speech sounds acquired?

Accepted Answer

A) 18 months 
B) 3 years 
C) 6 years 
D) 8 years 
A) 18 months 
B) 3 years 
C) 6 years 
D) 8 years

Question 18

Which condition reduces the effectiveness of strategy training for adolescents with speech and language disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) use of natural group settings 
B) emphasis on vocational goals 
C) poor reading skills 
D) involvement of peers 
A) use of natural group settings 
B) emphasis on vocational goals 
C) poor reading skills 
D) involvement of peers

Question 19

All of the following are guidelines that teachers and parents can follow when talking with children with speech and language disorders EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) Lead the discussion. 
B) Talk about things the child is interested in. 
C) Allow enough time for the child to respond. 
D) Provide opportunities for the child to communicate. 
A) Lead the discussion. 
B) Talk about things the child is interested in. 
C) Allow enough time for the child to respond. 
D) Provide opportunities for the child to communicate.

Question 20

Janice has a speech disorder which causes her to speak extremely slowly. This is a disorder of

Accepted Answer

A) articulation. 
B) language. 
C) voice. 
D) fluency. 
A) articulation. 
B) language. 
C) voice. 
D) fluency.

A language disorder that involves problems with functional and socially appropriate communication is

List at least three of the six theories of language development that have dominated the study of human communication at various times. Which theory is widely viewed as having the most direct implications for speech-language pathologists and teachers? Why?

What should be considered when developing an assessment-based intervention plan for a student with communication disorders?

The use of an augmentative communication system indicates that a person has a language disorder.

More girls than boys stutter.

Ideally, early intervention in the area of speech and language development should begin

Many of the academic and social difficulties of adolescents and adults are now attributed to basic language disorders.

Approximately what percentage of students in elementary and secondary grades is thought to have speech disorders?

Which statement is true concerning the comparison between the language of a normally developing child and one with a language disorder?

The meanings and concepts people attach to words and sentences are referred to as

Causes of voice disorders include all of the following EXCEPT

Decoding, or understanding messages, is referred to as

The neuromuscular activity of forming and sequencing the sounds of oral language is called

Which one of the following is the best example of a language variation?

Encoding, or sending messages, is referred to as

Language disorders are generally classified according to two dimensions:

According to typical development, by what age are all American English speech sounds acquired?

Which condition reduces the effectiveness of strategy training for adolescents with speech and language disorders?

All of the following are guidelines that teachers and parents can follow when talking with children with speech and language disorders EXCEPT

Janice has a speech disorder which causes her to speak extremely slowly. This is a disorder of

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 Learning Disabilities

Learners With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Learners With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Learners Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Learners With Blindness or Low Vision

Learners With Low-Incidence, Multiple, and Severe Disabilities

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Exam 10: Learners With Communication Disorders

A language disorder that involves problems with functional and socially appropriate communication is

List at least three of the six theories of language development that have dominated the study of human communication at various times. Which theory is widely viewed as having the most direct implications for speech-language pathologists and teachers? Why?

What should be considered when developing an assessment-based intervention plan for a student with communication disorders?

The use of an augmentative communication system indicates that a person has a language disorder.

More girls than boys stutter.

Ideally, early intervention in the area of speech and language development should begin

Many of the academic and social difficulties of adolescents and adults are now attributed to basic language disorders.

Approximately what percentage of students in elementary and secondary grades is thought to have speech disorders?

Which statement is true concerning the comparison between the language of a normally developing child and one with a language disorder?

The meanings and concepts people attach to words and sentences are referred to as

Causes of voice disorders include all of the following EXCEPT

Decoding, or understanding messages, is referred to as

The neuromuscular activity of forming and sequencing the sounds of oral language is called

Which one of the following is the best example of a language variation?

Encoding, or sending messages, is referred to as

Language disorders are generally classified according to two dimensions:

According to typical development, by what age are all American English speech sounds acquired?

Which condition reduces the effectiveness of strategy training for adolescents with speech and language disorders?

All of the following are guidelines that teachers and parents can follow when talking with children with speech and language disorders EXCEPT

Janice has a speech disorder which causes her to speak extremely slowly. This is a disorder of

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 Learning Disabilities

Learners With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Learners With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Learners With Autism Spectrum 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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