Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The recognition of giftedness is a relatively new phenomenon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

All of the following are developments with implications for improved education of students with special gifts and talents EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) advances in telecommunication. 
B) presence of computers in home and classroom. 
C) call for excellence in American education. 
D) having more teachers who are gifted themselves certified to teach gifted students. 
A) advances in telecommunication. 
B) presence of computers in home and classroom. 
C) call for excellence in American education. 
D) having more teachers who are gifted themselves certified to teach gifted students.

Question 4

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 5

Special ability, aptitude, or accomplishment ordinarily refers to

Accepted Answer

A) talent. 
B) creativity. 
C) genius. 
D) insight. 
A) talent. 
B) creativity. 
C) genius. 
D) insight.

Question 6

All of the following are barriers inhibiting the development of programs for preschool children who are gifted EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) laws preventing early admission to school. 
B) unavailability of intelligence tests. 
C) lack of appropriate teacher training. 
D) lack of parental advocacy. 
A) laws preventing early admission to school. 
B) unavailability of intelligence tests. 
C) lack of appropriate teacher training. 
D) lack of parental advocacy.

Question 7

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 8

Today, there is an emphasis on

Accepted Answer

A) developing talents of all students, with less attention to those who might be gifted. 
B) helping gifted students distinguish themselves further by fulfilling their potential. 
C) eliminating giftedness as a category for special education services. 
D) downplaying giftedness so children will not be stigmatized or rejected because of their differences. 
A) developing talents of all students, with less attention to those who might be gifted. 
B) helping gifted students distinguish themselves further by fulfilling their potential. 
C) eliminating giftedness as a category for special education services. 
D) downplaying giftedness so children will not be stigmatized or rejected because of their differences.

Question 9

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 10

Each of the following is a reason for low numbers of students identified as gifted from low socioeconomic status and those living in remote areas EXCEPT lack of

Accepted Answer

A) access to materials. 
B) caring parents. 
C) basic necessities. 
D) diverse early experiences. 
A) access to materials. 
B) caring parents. 
C) basic necessities. 
D) diverse early experiences.

Question 11

Giftedness is a stable trait that is evident throughout all periods of a person's life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Additional experiences provided to students without placing them in a higher grade are known as

Accepted Answer

A) acceleration. 
B) resource programs. 
C) enrichment. 
D) mentor programs. 
A) acceleration. 
B) resource programs. 
C) enrichment. 
D) mentor programs.

Question 13

Why is there so much emphasis on developing the talents of all students with less special attention to those who may be identified as gifted or talented? React to this situation: what are some pros and cons of this position (provide at least two "pros" and two "cons")?

Accepted Answer

There is an underlying philosophical que

Question 14

According to the most common elements of state definitions, giftedness is evidenced by all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) superior intellectual ability. 
B) extraordinary capacity for leadership. 
C) exceptional creativity in music. 
D) superior athletic ability. 
A) superior intellectual ability. 
B) extraordinary capacity for leadership. 
C) exceptional creativity in music. 
D) superior athletic ability.

Question 15

Gifts and talents of students with disabilities are often overlooked for each of the following reasons EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) stereotypic expectations prevent teachers from identifying them. 
B) focus on assessment of disability without attention to talents. 
C) legally, students cannot have more than one label. 
D) narrow views of giftedness as global, high intelligence only. 
A) stereotypic expectations prevent teachers from identifying them. 
B) focus on assessment of disability without attention to talents. 
C) legally, students cannot have more than one label. 
D) narrow views of giftedness as global, high intelligence only.

Question 16

Cognitive superiority, creativity, and motivation in combination and of notable magnitude that makes it possible for a person to contribute something of value to society is

Accepted Answer

A) genius 
B) giftedness 
C) creativity 
D) insight 
A) genius 
B) giftedness 
C) creativity 
D) insight

Question 17

Each of the following is a myth about acceleration EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) The majority of students are not socially mature enough to advance grades. 
B) Holding students to their grade level is a safer educational route. 
C) It results in gaps in students' knowledge. 
D) Students who are accelerated into grades beyond their agemates get bullied more. 
A) The majority of students are not socially mature enough to advance grades. 
B) Holding students to their grade level is a safer educational route. 
C) It results in gaps in students' knowledge. 
D) Students who are accelerated into grades beyond their agemates get bullied more.

Question 18

Which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Intellectually gifted children are often insensitive to the feelings of others. 
B) Intellectually gifted children are often highly concerned about interpersonal relationships, intrapersonal states, and moral issues. 
C) Advanced cognitive abilities often result in poor emotional adjustment. 
D) Students who are gifted do not need education in morality. 
A) Intellectually gifted children are often insensitive to the feelings of others. 
B) Intellectually gifted children are often highly concerned about interpersonal relationships, intrapersonal states, and moral issues. 
C) Advanced cognitive abilities often result in poor emotional adjustment. 
D) Students who are gifted do not need education in morality.

Question 19

All of the following are principles of identification that help ensure fairness EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) assessments that go beyond a narrow conception of talent. 
B) reliable and valid instruments. 
C) multiple measures/criteria approach. 
D) appreciation of large group studies and focus on a combination of scores. 
A) assessments that go beyond a narrow conception of talent. 
B) reliable and valid instruments. 
C) multiple measures/criteria approach. 
D) appreciation of large group studies and focus on a combination of scores.

Question 20

Which one of the following statements reflects a common misconception about giftedness?

Accepted Answer

A) Children who are gifted usually like school. 
B) Motivation and creativity are as much of an indicator of giftedness as IQ. 
C) Some people are gifted in one area only. 
D) Individuals who are gifted intellectually tend to be socially inept. 
A) Children who are gifted usually like school. 
B) Motivation and creativity are as much of an indicator of giftedness as IQ. 
C) Some people are gifted in one area only. 
D) Individuals who are gifted intellectually tend to be socially inept.

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

The recognition of giftedness is a relatively new phenomenon.

All of the following are developments with implications for improved education of students with special gifts and talents EXCEPT

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

Special ability, aptitude, or accomplishment ordinarily refers to

All of the following are barriers inhibiting the development of programs for preschool children who are gifted 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?

Today, there is an emphasis on

The concept of multiple intelligences

Each of the following is a reason for low numbers of students identified as gifted from low socioeconomic status and those living in remote areas EXCEPT lack of

Giftedness is a stable trait that is evident throughout all periods of a person's life.

Additional experiences provided to students without placing them in a higher grade are known as

Why is there so much emphasis on developing the talents of all students with less special attention to those who may be identified as gifted or talented? React to this situation: what are some pros and cons of this position (provide at least two "pros" and two "cons")?

According to the most common elements of state definitions, giftedness is evidenced by all of the following EXCEPT

Gifts and talents of students with disabilities are often overlooked for each of the following reasons EXCEPT

Cognitive superiority, creativity, and motivation in combination and of notable magnitude that makes it possible for a person to contribute something of value to society is

Each of the following is a myth about acceleration EXCEPT:

Which statement is true?

All of the following are principles of identification that help ensure fairness EXCEPT

Which one of the following statements reflects a common misconception about giftedness?

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

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

The recognition of giftedness is a relatively new phenomenon.

All of the following are developments with implications for improved education of students with special gifts and talents EXCEPT

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

Special ability, aptitude, or accomplishment ordinarily refers to

All of the following are barriers inhibiting the development of programs for preschool children who are gifted 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?

Today, there is an emphasis on

The concept of multiple intelligences

Each of the following is a reason for low numbers of students identified as gifted from low socioeconomic status and those living in remote areas EXCEPT lack of

Giftedness is a stable trait that is evident throughout all periods of a person's life.

Additional experiences provided to students without placing them in a higher grade are known as

Why is there so much emphasis on developing the talents of all students with less special attention to those who may be identified as gifted or talented? React to this situation: what are some pros and cons of this position (provide at least two "pros" and two "cons")?

According to the most common elements of state definitions, giftedness is evidenced by all of the following EXCEPT

Gifts and talents of students with disabilities are often overlooked for each of the following reasons EXCEPT

Cognitive superiority, creativity, and motivation in combination and of notable magnitude that makes it possible for a person to contribute something of value to society is

Each of the following is a myth about acceleration EXCEPT:

Which statement is true?

All of the following are principles of identification that help ensure fairness EXCEPT

Which one of the following statements reflects a common misconception about giftedness?

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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