Question 1

What are the four factors thought to contribute to E/BD and what is the degree to which they are thought to be responsible for E/BD?

Accepted Answer

The factors are biological, family, scho

Question 2

The terminology proposed by the National Mental Health and Special Education Coalition in1990 is

Accepted Answer

A) serious emotional disturbance. 
B) severe behavioral disorder. 
C) emotional or behavioral disorder. 
D) emotional or behavioral disturbance. 
A) serious emotional disturbance. 
B) severe behavioral disorder. 
C) emotional or behavioral disorder. 
D) emotional or behavioral disturbance.

Question 3

Comorbidity in persons with E/BD is

Accepted Answer

A) not unusual. 
B) very unusual. 
C) rare. 
D) part of the diagnosis. 
A) not unusual. 
B) very unusual. 
C) rare. 
D) part of the diagnosis.

Question 4

Many social learning theorists and behavioral psychologists believe that aggression is

Accepted Answer

A) caused by an overwhelming sense of frustration. 
B) a result of subconscious motives. 
C) a defense mechanism used in distressing situations. 
D) a learned behavior. 
A) caused by an overwhelming sense of frustration. 
B) a result of subconscious motives. 
C) a defense mechanism used in distressing situations. 
D) a learned behavior.

Question 5

Susan and Mike are looking to place their son, Max, in an effective educational program for students with E/BD. They should select a program that includes all of the following elements EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) systematic, data-based interventions. 
B) direct, daily assessment of performance. 
C) emphasis on intensive, short-term intervention. 
D) programming for transfer and maintenance. 
A) systematic, data-based interventions. 
B) direct, daily assessment of performance. 
C) emphasis on intensive, short-term intervention. 
D) programming for transfer and maintenance.

Question 6

Bert is a nine-year-old boy with E/BD. If he is like the average child with E/BD, his IQ probably falls in which range on standardized tests?

Accepted Answer

A) dull-normal 
B) bright-normal 
C) normal 
D) superior 
A) dull-normal 
B) bright-normal 
C) normal 
D) superior

Question 7

Each of the following statements about biological causes of E/BD is true EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) If a disorder has a biological cause it can still be an emotional or behavioral disorder. 
B) Causes are usually exclusively biological or exclusively psychological. 
C) Medical treatment is seldom sufficient to resolve the problem. 
D) Medical approaches may be of little benefit if psychological and social aspects are not addressed. 
A) If a disorder has a biological cause it can still be an emotional or behavioral disorder. 
B) Causes are usually exclusively biological or exclusively psychological. 
C) Medical treatment is seldom sufficient to resolve the problem. 
D) Medical approaches may be of little benefit if psychological and social aspects are not addressed.

Question 8

Two broad dimensions of behavior disorders are

Accepted Answer

A) externalizing and internalizing. 
B) withdrawal and disinterest. 
C) exterior and interior. 
D) hostility and aggression. 
A) externalizing and internalizing. 
B) withdrawal and disinterest. 
C) exterior and interior. 
D) hostility and aggression.

Question 9

It is difficult to design a special education program for E/BD at the secondary level because

Accepted Answer

A) services provided for E/BD usually omit secondary education. 
B) few special educators are interested in this field. 
C) this category of youths is so varied. 
D) subject areas are varied and training of professionals is limited. 
A) services provided for E/BD usually omit secondary education. 
B) few special educators are interested in this field. 
C) this category of youths is so varied. 
D) subject areas are varied and training of professionals is limited.

Question 10

Write a brief case description of a student with E/BD and explain why this student's problems need to be addressed with a balance of behavioral control strategies and academic and social learning techniques.

Accepted Answer

Descriptions will vary. Too often, the f

Question 11

Discuss factors that need to be considered for the transition from school to work for an adolescent with E/BD.

Accepted Answer

The variability within the group must be

Question 12

According to the federal government, what percentage of the school-age population is identified for special education services under the category of "emotional disturbance"?

Accepted Answer

A) less than 1% 
B) about 2% 
C) 3-5% 
D) 6-10% 
A) less than 1% 
B) about 2% 
C) 3-5% 
D) 6-10%

Question 13

The most common problems exhibited by children with E/BD are

Accepted Answer

A) withdrawn behaviors. 
B) attention deficit disorders. 
C) impulsive behaviors. 
D) conduct disorders. 
A) withdrawn behaviors. 
B) attention deficit disorders. 
C) impulsive behaviors. 
D) conduct disorders.

Question 14

The authors of the textbook stress the importance of integrated services for students with E/BD. By this, they mean that

Accepted Answer

A) subject areas within the curriculum should not be taught in isolation from each other. 
B) students with E/BD should be fully included in regular classrooms. 
C) schools, families, and community agencies should cooperate to meet students' needs. 
D) therapy should occur in school within the context of the student's academic program. 
A) subject areas within the curriculum should not be taught in isolation from each other. 
B) students with E/BD should be fully included in regular classrooms. 
C) schools, families, and community agencies should cooperate to meet students' needs. 
D) therapy should occur in school within the context of the student's academic program.

Question 15

Most schools use systematic screening procedures to identify youth with E/BD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

"Manifestation determination" means that the circumstances surrounding a particular incident are not weighed in deciding what the consequences should be.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In the majority of cases, the cause of E/BD is

Accepted Answer

A) biological. 
B) family-related. 
C) unknown. 
D) school-based. 
A) biological. 
B) family-related. 
C) unknown. 
D) school-based.

Question 18

In the case of discipline, "zero tolerance" means that

Accepted Answer

A) the circumstances surrounding an incident are not weighed in deciding what the consequences should be; only the act itself is questioned. 
B) the circumstances surrounding an incident are weighed in deciding what the consequences should be, and the act itself is questioned. 
C) the circumstances surrounding an incident are weighed in deciding what the consequences should be, but the act itself is not questioned. 
D) the circumstances surrounding an incident are not weighed in deciding what the consequences should be, and the act itself is not questioned. 
A) the circumstances surrounding an incident are not weighed in deciding what the consequences should be; only the act itself is questioned. 
B) the circumstances surrounding an incident are weighed in deciding what the consequences should be, and the act itself is questioned. 
C) the circumstances surrounding an incident are weighed in deciding what the consequences should be, but the act itself is not questioned. 
D) the circumstances surrounding an incident are not weighed in deciding what the consequences should be, and the act itself is not questioned.

Question 19

All credible conceptual models of education have two objectives. They are

Accepted Answer

A) controlling misbehavior and teaching academic and social skills. 
B) controlling misbehavior and teaching academic skills. 
C) teaching academic and social skills. 
D) controlling misbehavior and teaching social skills. 
A) controlling misbehavior and teaching academic and social skills. 
B) controlling misbehavior and teaching academic skills. 
C) teaching academic and social skills. 
D) controlling misbehavior and teaching social skills.

Question 20

Describe the difficulties related to identifying preschool children with E/BD, and explain why "preventive efforts seem to have a good chance of success."

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis is difficult as young children

What are the four factors thought to contribute to E/BD and what is the degree to which they are thought to be responsible for E/BD?

The terminology proposed by the National Mental Health and Special Education Coalition in1990 is

Comorbidity in persons with E/BD is

Many social learning theorists and behavioral psychologists believe that aggression is

Susan and Mike are looking to place their son, Max, in an effective educational program for students with E/BD. They should select a program that includes all of the following elements EXCEPT

Bert is a nine-year-old boy with E/BD. If he is like the average child with E/BD, his IQ probably falls in which range on standardized tests?

Each of the following statements about biological causes of E/BD is true EXCEPT

Two broad dimensions of behavior disorders are

It is difficult to design a special education program for E/BD at the secondary level because

Write a brief case description of a student with E/BD and explain why this student's problems need to be addressed with a balance of behavioral control strategies and academic and social learning techniques.

Discuss factors that need to be considered for the transition from school to work for an adolescent with E/BD.

According to the federal government, what percentage of the school-age population is identified for special education services under the category of "emotional disturbance"?

The most common problems exhibited by children with E/BD are

The authors of the textbook stress the importance of integrated services for students with E/BD. By this, they mean that

Most schools use systematic screening procedures to identify youth with E/BD.

"Manifestation determination" means that the circumstances surrounding a particular incident are not weighed in deciding what the consequences should be.

In the majority of cases, the cause of E/BD is

In the case of discipline, "zero tolerance" means that

All credible conceptual models of education have two objectives. They are

Describe the difficulties related to identifying preschool children with E/BD, and explain why "preventive efforts seem to have a good chance of success."

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Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Exam 8: Learners With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

What are the four factors thought to contribute to E/BD and what is the degree to which they are thought to be responsible for E/BD?

The terminology proposed by the National Mental Health and Special Education Coalition in1990 is

Comorbidity in persons with E/BD is

Many social learning theorists and behavioral psychologists believe that aggression is

Susan and Mike are looking to place their son, Max, in an effective educational program for students with E/BD. They should select a program that includes all of the following elements EXCEPT

Bert is a nine-year-old boy with E/BD. If he is like the average child with E/BD, his IQ probably falls in which range on standardized tests?

Each of the following statements about biological causes of E/BD is true EXCEPT

Two broad dimensions of behavior disorders are

It is difficult to design a special education program for E/BD at the secondary level because

Write a brief case description of a student with E/BD and explain why this student's problems need to be addressed with a balance of behavioral control strategies and academic and social learning techniques.

Discuss factors that need to be considered for the transition from school to work for an adolescent with E/BD.

According to the federal government, what percentage of the school-age population is identified for special education services under the category of "emotional disturbance"?

The most common problems exhibited by children with E/BD are

The authors of the textbook stress the importance of integrated services for students with E/BD. By this, they mean that

Most schools use systematic screening procedures to identify youth with E/BD.

"Manifestation determination" means that the circumstances surrounding a particular incident are not weighed in deciding what the consequences should be.

In the majority of cases, the cause of E/BD is

In the case of discipline, "zero tolerance" means that

All credible conceptual models of education have two objectives. They are

Describe the difficulties related to identifying preschool children with E/BD, and explain why "preventive efforts seem to have a good chance of success."

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 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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