Question 1

For a child to be diagnosed as having ADHD, the symptoms must have appeared before age

Accepted Answer

A)  three. 
B)  five. 
C)  seven. 
D)  ten. 
A)  three. 
B)  five. 
C)  seven. 
D)  ten. C

Question 2

Why have there been calls for an alternative definition for behavior disorders? What features would be included in an alternative definition?

Accepted Answer

Recommendations for alternative definitions are based on the subjective nature of the existing criteria.
Mention of the popular acceptance by professionals of the term behavior disordered would illustrate the move away from internal causes (such as neuroses and psychoses) to external manifestations (behaviors), which can be more objectively measured.

Question 3

Why is Achenbach and Edelbrock's system of classification useful for teachers?

Accepted Answer

Students should mention the externalizing/internalizing dimension of this system. This should be followed by a description of externalizing (acting out or aggression) and internalizing (avoidance or withdrawal).
• The psychological implications could be discussed. For example, externalized behaviors ". . . may represent a lack of self-control or impulsivity. . .", and internalized behaviors ". . . may be a child who is sad or depressed."
• Specific labels associated with the externalized/internalized categories and related to other systems could be included.

Question 4

Why do expressions like "inappropriate behavior," "satisfactory interpersonal relationships," and "socially maladjusted" present such difficulties in defining emotional disturbance?

Accepted Answer

Students should discuss the subjectivity

Question 5

What are some of the most effective methods of teaching academic skills to students with behavior disorders?

Accepted Answer

Students might mention that very little

Question 6

Which of the following is considered a physiological factor that might influence the development of behavior disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Negative and inconsistent family management styles 
B)  Level of violence in the media 
C)  Neglect and/or abuse 
D)  Central nervous system dysfunction 
A)  Negative and inconsistent family management styles 
B)  Level of violence in the media 
C)  Neglect and/or abuse 
D)  Central nervous system dysfunction

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT essential when administering behavior rating scales?

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A)  Observe children in a number of different settings. 
B)  Ratings and observations should be conducted by several different people. 
C)  Observations should be conducted during a single session. 
D)  Predisposing factors, including the influence of cultural differences and family expectations, should be considered during assessment. 
A)  Observe children in a number of different settings. 
B)  Ratings and observations should be conducted by several different people. 
C)  Observations should be conducted during a single session. 
D)  Predisposing factors, including the influence of cultural differences and family expectations, should be considered during assessment.

Question 8

Describe the multilevel system of schoolwide discipline strategies. What are the arguments for and against its use?

Accepted Answer

Responses should indicate that a multi-l

Question 9

The overrepresentation of African-American children in classrooms for children with behavior disorders may be attributed to all of the following factors EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural bias in behavior rating scales. 
B)  cultural and personal bias in referring students for testing. 
C)  confusion by teachers between culturally different behaviors and behavior disorders. 
D)  cultural differences among family members. 
A)  cultural bias in behavior rating scales. 
B)  cultural and personal bias in referring students for testing. 
C)  confusion by teachers between culturally different behaviors and behavior disorders. 
D)  cultural differences among family members.

Question 10

Most recommendations for academic programming for students with behavior disorders

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A)  include specialized components for psychological therapy. 
B)  are similar to those for students with learning disabilities. 
C)  discount the need for support services in academic areas. 
D)  encourage the discovery approach to learning. 
A)  include specialized components for psychological therapy. 
B)  are similar to those for students with learning disabilities. 
C)  discount the need for support services in academic areas. 
D)  encourage the discovery approach to learning.

Question 11

A key to successful behavior management is

Accepted Answer

A)  vigorous use of punishments and time outs. 
B)  written communication between parents and teachers. 
C)  the use of standardized forms and checklists. 
D)  close communication between parents and teachers. 
A)  vigorous use of punishments and time outs. 
B)  written communication between parents and teachers. 
C)  the use of standardized forms and checklists. 
D)  close communication between parents and teachers.

Question 12

What variables are used to identify a student for the category "behavior disordered" (for example, the behavior of concern interferes with school learning)?

Accepted Answer

Students may respond with the five areas

Question 13

Fundamental components of the Functional Behavior Assessment include:

Accepted Answer

A)  comparison of student behavior with standardized test results. 
B)  examination of the behavior for its age-appropriateness. 
C)  observations of what happens before, during, and after the behavior. 
D)  description of the student's mental state. 
A)  comparison of student behavior with standardized test results. 
B)  examination of the behavior for its age-appropriateness. 
C)  observations of what happens before, during, and after the behavior. 
D)  description of the student's mental state.

Question 14

On average, children are identified with behavior disorders

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A)  during the preschool years, between the ages of 3 and 5. 
B)  in the early elementary years. 
C)  during middle school, particularly in grades 7 and 8. 
D)  at the age of 16. 
A)  during the preschool years, between the ages of 3 and 5. 
B)  in the early elementary years. 
C)  during middle school, particularly in grades 7 and 8. 
D)  at the age of 16.

Question 15

The book that psychiatrists and psychologists use to identify specific categories of behavior disorders is the

Accepted Answer

A)  Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 
B)  Merck Manual. 
C)  American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic. 
D)  Psychological Inferences Manual. 
A)  Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 
B)  Merck Manual. 
C)  American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic. 
D)  Psychological Inferences Manual.

Question 16

The term used in IDEA to describe students whose behavior qualifies them for special education services is

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A)  emotional disturbance. 
B)  emotional handicap. 
C)  behavior disordered. 
D)  behavior handicap. 
A)  emotional disturbance. 
B)  emotional handicap. 
C)  behavior disordered. 
D)  behavior handicap.

Question 17

Assessment of a student with behavior disorders

Accepted Answer

A)  is usually done only by a physician. 
B)  rarely includes information from a family member. 
C)  increasingly depends on rating scales and observations. 
D)  is typically done prior to school entry. 
A)  is usually done only by a physician. 
B)  rarely includes information from a family member. 
C)  increasingly depends on rating scales and observations. 
D)  is typically done prior to school entry.

Question 18

Recent research suggests that teaching strategies appropriate for students with emotional disturbance are the same as strategies used for students with

Accepted Answer

A)  autism. 
B)  learning disabilities. 
C)  intellectual disabilities. 
D)  communication disorders. 
A)  autism. 
B)  learning disabilities. 
C)  intellectual disabilities. 
D)  communication disorders.

Question 19

One reason to teach students appropriate behavior is to also teach them

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A)  alternative ways to express their feelings and needs. 
B)  to increase their vocabulary and sentence complexity. 
C)  how to avoid using inappropriate language in the classroom. 
D)  technological skills that will be useful in the workplace. 
A)  alternative ways to express their feelings and needs. 
B)  to increase their vocabulary and sentence complexity. 
C)  how to avoid using inappropriate language in the classroom. 
D)  technological skills that will be useful in the workplace.

Question 20

The dimension of behavior that refers to its magnitude is

Accepted Answer

A)  rate. 
B)  intensity. 
C)  duration. 
D)  age-appropriateness. 
A)  rate. 
B)  intensity. 
C)  duration. 
D)  age-appropriateness.

For a child to be diagnosed as having ADHD, the symptoms must have appeared before age

Why have there been calls for an alternative definition for behavior disorders? What features would be included in an alternative definition?

Why is Achenbach and Edelbrock's system of classification useful for teachers?

Why do expressions like "inappropriate behavior," "satisfactory interpersonal relationships," and "socially maladjusted" present such difficulties in defining emotional disturbance?

What are some of the most effective methods of teaching academic skills to students with behavior disorders?

Which of the following is considered a physiological factor that might influence the development of behavior disorders?

Which of the following is NOT essential when administering behavior rating scales?

Describe the multilevel system of schoolwide discipline strategies. What are the arguments for and against its use?

The overrepresentation of African-American children in classrooms for children with behavior disorders may be attributed to all of the following factors EXCEPT

Most recommendations for academic programming for students with behavior disorders

A key to successful behavior management is

What variables are used to identify a student for the category "behavior disordered" (for example, the behavior of concern interferes with school learning)?

Fundamental components of the Functional Behavior Assessment include:

On average, children are identified with behavior disorders

The book that psychiatrists and psychologists use to identify specific categories of behavior disorders is the

The term used in IDEA to describe students whose behavior qualifies them for special education services is

Assessment of a student with behavior disorders

Recent research suggests that teaching strategies appropriate for students with emotional disturbance are the same as strategies used for students with

One reason to teach students appropriate behavior is to also teach them

The dimension of behavior that refers to its magnitude is

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For a child to be diagnosed as having ADHD, the symptoms must have appeared before age

Why have there been calls for an alternative definition for behavior disorders? What features would be included in an alternative definition?

Why is Achenbach and Edelbrock's system of classification useful for teachers?

Why do expressions like "inappropriate behavior," "satisfactory interpersonal relationships," and "socially maladjusted" present such difficulties in defining emotional disturbance?

What are some of the most effective methods of teaching academic skills to students with behavior disorders?

Which of the following is considered a physiological factor that might influence the development of behavior disorders?

Which of the following is NOT essential when administering behavior rating scales?

Describe the multilevel system of schoolwide discipline strategies. What are the arguments for and against its use?

The overrepresentation of African-American children in classrooms for children with behavior disorders may be attributed to all of the following factors EXCEPT

Most recommendations for academic programming for students with behavior disorders

A key to successful behavior management is

What variables are used to identify a student for the category "behavior disordered" (for example, the behavior of concern interferes with school learning)?

Fundamental components of the Functional Behavior Assessment include:

On average, children are identified with behavior disorders

The book that psychiatrists and psychologists use to identify specific categories of behavior disorders is the

The term used in IDEA to describe students whose behavior qualifies them for special education services is

Assessment of a student with behavior disorders

Recent research suggests that teaching strategies appropriate for students with emotional disturbance are the same as strategies used for students with

One reason to teach students appropriate behavior is to also teach them

The dimension of behavior that refers to its magnitude is

An Introduction to Special Education

The Special and General Education Relationship: New Trends and Challenges

Risk Factors and Early Intervention

Families of Children With Disabilities

Children With Learning Disabilities

Children With Intellectual Disabilities

Children With Severe Disabilities

Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Children With Communication Disorders

Children Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Children Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision

Children With Physical Disabilities and Health Impairments

Children Who Are Gifted and Talented

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