Question 1

Write a scenario illustrating the relationship between "locus of control" and "learned helplessness."

Accepted Answer

Responses will vary but should illustrat

Question 2

Research using CAT scans, MRIs, PET scans, and ERPs suggest that some cases of learning disability are caused by

Accepted Answer

A) poor nutrition. 
B) brain damage. 
C) structural and functional differences in the brain. 
D) allergies to food additives. 
A) poor nutrition. 
B) brain damage. 
C) structural and functional differences in the brain. 
D) allergies to food additives.

Question 3

A method in which the teacher-student relationship is similar to that of an expert and an apprentice is

Accepted Answer

A) reciprocal teaching. 
B) scaffolded instruction 
C) co-teaching. 
D) team teaching. 
A) reciprocal teaching. 
B) scaffolded instruction 
C) co-teaching. 
D) team teaching.

Question 4

Most children with learning disabilities outgrow their disabilities as adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Identify the major features of direct instruction (DI)and describe the benefit of this approach for students with learning disabilities.

Accepted Answer

The main features of DI are field-tested

Question 6

Psychological processing disorders are considered to be the primary reason for most learning disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Pragmatics is the study of

Accepted Answer

A) word order within sentences. 
B) the sound structure of words. 
C) the meaning of language. 
D) language use in social settings. 
A) word order within sentences. 
B) the sound structure of words. 
C) the meaning of language. 
D) language use in social settings.

Question 8

The most common placement for students with learning disabilities is

Accepted Answer

A) self-contained special classes. 
B) special schools. 
C) resource room. 
D) general education classroom. 
A) self-contained special classes. 
B) special schools. 
C) resource room. 
D) general education classroom.

Question 9

Brianna is a junior in high school who has a learning disability and an external locus of control. When she succeeds on a homework assignment in math, she is most likely to attribute her success to

Accepted Answer

A) effort. 
B) help from others. 
C) math ability. 
D) intelligence. 
A) effort. 
B) help from others. 
C) math ability. 
D) intelligence.

Question 10

Gareth is a twelve-year-old with learning disabilities who makes many grammatical errors when speaking. Gareth has a problem with which aspect of language?

Accepted Answer

A) phonology 
B) semantics 
C) pragmatics 
D) syntax 
A) phonology 
B) semantics 
C) pragmatics 
D) syntax

Write a scenario illustrating the relationship between "locus of control" and "learned helplessness."

Research using CAT scans, MRIs, PET scans, and ERPs suggest that some cases of learning disability are caused by

A method in which the teacher-student relationship is similar to that of an expert and an apprentice is

Most children with learning disabilities outgrow their disabilities as adults.

Identify the major features of direct instruction (DI)and describe the benefit of this approach for students with learning disabilities.

Psychological processing disorders are considered to be the primary reason for most learning disabilities.

Pragmatics is the study of

The most common placement for students with learning disabilities is

Brianna is a junior in high school who has a learning disability and an external locus of control. When she succeeds on a homework assignment in math, she is most likely to attribute her success to

Gareth is a twelve-year-old with learning disabilities who makes many grammatical errors when speaking. Gareth has a problem with which aspect of language?

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

Write a scenario illustrating the relationship between "locus of control" and "learned helplessness."

Research using CAT scans, MRIs, PET scans, and ERPs suggest that some cases of learning disability are caused by

A method in which the teacher-student relationship is similar to that of an expert and an apprentice is

Most children with learning disabilities outgrow their disabilities as adults.

Identify the major features of direct instruction (DI)and describe the benefit of this approach for students with learning disabilities.

Psychological processing disorders are considered to be the primary reason for most learning disabilities.

Pragmatics is the study of

The most common placement for students with learning disabilities is

Brianna is a junior in high school who has a learning disability and an external locus of control. When she succeeds on a homework assignment in math, she is most likely to attribute her success to

Gareth is a twelve-year-old with learning disabilities who makes many grammatical errors when speaking. Gareth has a problem with which aspect of language?

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

Filters