Question 1

What services are mandated by federal law for students who are gifted?

Accepted Answer

A) Students who are gifted are protected by IDEA and so have the same rights to receive an appropriate education. 
B) Similar services are mandated as are required by IDEA although the student generally does not need to have an IEP. 
C) Schools must provide programs but they do not need to be individualized. 
D) None; services are not required by federal law. 
A) Students who are gifted are protected by IDEA and so have the same rights to receive an appropriate education. 
B) Similar services are mandated as are required by IDEA although the student generally does not need to have an IEP. 
C) Schools must provide programs but they do not need to be individualized. 
D) None; services are not required by federal law.

Question 2

According to research cited in the text, what is the relationship between giftedness and genetics?

Accepted Answer

A) Only IQ is affected by genetics; practical intelligences are not subject to genetic influence. 
B) Nongenetic, biological influences have a more powerful effect on giftedness than genetics. 
C) All forms of giftedness are due to a combination of genetic and social factors. 
D) Giftedness is determined by a combination of environmental factors. 
A) Only IQ is affected by genetics; practical intelligences are not subject to genetic influence. 
B) Nongenetic, biological influences have a more powerful effect on giftedness than genetics. 
C) All forms of giftedness are due to a combination of genetic and social factors. 
D) Giftedness is determined by a combination of environmental factors.

Question 3

Which of the following findings about acceleration is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) It is less effective in raising student achievement than most school reforms. 
B) Accelerated students are no more likely to aspire to advanced degrees than are nonaccelerated students. 
C) When the curriculum moves at a slow pace, boredom frequently ensues. 
D) There are no proven instruments for making acceleration decisions. 
A) It is less effective in raising student achievement than most school reforms. 
B) Accelerated students are no more likely to aspire to advanced degrees than are nonaccelerated students. 
C) When the curriculum moves at a slow pace, boredom frequently ensues. 
D) There are no proven instruments for making acceleration decisions.

Question 4

Definitions of giftedness are shaped to a large extent by

Accepted Answer

A) psychological research. 
B) socioemotional factors. 
C) cultural beliefs. 
D) federal laws. 
A) psychological research. 
B) socioemotional factors. 
C) cultural beliefs. 
D) federal laws.

Question 5

Leaders in the field agree that special education for students with gifts or talents should have each of the following characteristics EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) a curriculum designed to accommodate advanced cognitive skills. 
B) instructional strategies consistent with the learning of students in particular content areas. 
C) administrative arrangements facilitating appropriate grouping of students for instruction. 
D) a program that emphasizes keeping gifted students with their age peers at all times. 
A) a curriculum designed to accommodate advanced cognitive skills. 
B) instructional strategies consistent with the learning of students in particular content areas. 
C) administrative arrangements facilitating appropriate grouping of students for instruction. 
D) a program that emphasizes keeping gifted students with their age peers at all times.

Question 6

Nonproductivity is not equivalent to underachievement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

The concept of multiple intelligences

Accepted Answer

A) is scientifically untenable. 
B) is not longer popular. 
C) has been validated by research. 
D) has proven application to teaching. 
A) is scientifically untenable. 
B) is not longer popular. 
C) has been validated by research. 
D) has proven application to teaching.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 (at least at the start of their child's development of talent), especially in terms of lifestyle. 
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 (at least at the start of their child's development of talent), especially in terms of lifestyle.

Question 10

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 11

To mediate barriers against identification of giftedness in students with disabilities, researchers recommend all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) assessment that includes information about extracurricular activities. 
B) ability should not be viewed in terms of experiential opportunity. 
C) special effort to note patterns of strength. 
D) comparison made with other students with similar disabilities. 
A) assessment that includes information about extracurricular activities. 
B) ability should not be viewed in terms of experiential opportunity. 
C) special effort to note patterns of strength. 
D) comparison made with other students with similar disabilities.

Question 12

Instruction that is based on student readiness, that includes continuous assessment, that varies activities and assignments, and that supports active exploration of topics at varying levels is

Accepted Answer

A) differentiated. 
B) specialized. 
C) inclusive. 
D) enriched. 
A) differentiated. 
B) specialized. 
C) inclusive. 
D) enriched.

Question 13

The largest group of neglected students with gifts is

Accepted Answer

A) females. 
B) students with disabilities. 
C) students from lower socioeconomic levels. 
D) students from culturally diverse backgrounds. 
A) females. 
B) students with disabilities. 
C) students from lower socioeconomic levels. 
D) students from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Question 14

Genetic factors contribute to giftedness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

There are many proven applications of the theory of multiple intelligences to teaching.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The major goals with respect to students with disabilities who also have special gifts or talents include each of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) identification of such talents. 
B) research and development. 
C) preparation of teachers. 
D) limiting the allowed combinations of disability/giftedness. 
A) identification of such talents. 
B) research and development. 
C) preparation of teachers. 
D) limiting the allowed combinations of disability/giftedness.

Question 17

Students with intellectual gifts

Accepted Answer

A) tend to be more frequently bullied than other students. 
B) sometimes bully others and are sometimes bullied by others. 
C) are often bullied by others, but do not bully. 
D) have been shown to bully more often than others. 
A) tend to be more frequently bullied than other students. 
B) sometimes bully others and are sometimes bullied by others. 
C) are often bullied by others, but do not bully. 
D) have been shown to bully more often than others.

Question 18

Students who are gifted are not likely to excel without special education programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is meant by the statement "we should speak of people who exhibit gifted behavior, rather than of gifted people?"

Accepted Answer

People typically demonstrate special gif

Question 20

All of the following factors help to explain the underrepresentation of females in programs for giftedness EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) the glamorization of sex differences. 
B) that teachers pay less attention to high achieving girls. 
C) that parents have overly high expectations for girls. 
D) the societal stereotypes of males and females. 
A) the glamorization of sex differences. 
B) that teachers pay less attention to high achieving girls. 
C) that parents have overly high expectations for girls. 
D) the societal stereotypes of males and females.

What services are mandated by federal law for students who are gifted?

According to research cited in the text, what is the relationship between giftedness and genetics?

Which of the following findings about acceleration is TRUE?

Definitions of giftedness are shaped to a large extent by

Leaders in the field agree that special education for students with gifts or talents should have each of the following characteristics EXCEPT

Nonproductivity is not equivalent to underachievement.

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

The concept of multiple intelligences

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?

To mediate barriers against identification of giftedness in students with disabilities, researchers recommend all of the following EXCEPT

Instruction that is based on student readiness, that includes continuous assessment, that varies activities and assignments, and that supports active exploration of topics at varying levels is

The largest group of neglected students with gifts is

Genetic factors contribute to giftedness.

There are many proven applications of the theory of multiple intelligences to teaching.

The major goals with respect to students with disabilities who also have special gifts or talents include each of the following EXCEPT

Students with intellectual gifts

Students who are gifted are not likely to excel without special education programs.

What is meant by the statement "we should speak of people who exhibit gifted behavior, rather than of gifted people?"

All of the following factors help to explain the underrepresentation of females in programs for giftedness EXCEPT

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 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

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Exam 15: Learners With Special Gifts and Talents

What services are mandated by federal law for students who are gifted?

According to research cited in the text, what is the relationship between giftedness and genetics?

Which of the following findings about acceleration is TRUE?

Definitions of giftedness are shaped to a large extent by

Leaders in the field agree that special education for students with gifts or talents should have each of the following characteristics EXCEPT

Nonproductivity is not equivalent to underachievement.

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

The concept of multiple intelligences

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?

To mediate barriers against identification of giftedness in students with disabilities, researchers recommend all of the following EXCEPT

Instruction that is based on student readiness, that includes continuous assessment, that varies activities and assignments, and that supports active exploration of topics at varying levels is

The largest group of neglected students with gifts is

Genetic factors contribute to giftedness.

There are many proven applications of the theory of multiple intelligences to teaching.

The major goals with respect to students with disabilities who also have special gifts or talents include each of the following EXCEPT

Students with intellectual gifts

Students who are gifted are not likely to excel without special education programs.

What is meant by the statement "we should speak of people who exhibit gifted behavior, rather than of gifted people?"

All of the following factors help to explain the underrepresentation of females in programs for giftedness EXCEPT

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 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

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