Question 1

The most common known hereditary cause of intellectual disabilities is

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A) Fragile X syndrome. 
B) Down syndrome. 
C) Williams syndrome. 
D) Prader-Willi syndrome. 
A) Fragile X syndrome. 
B) Down syndrome. 
C) Williams syndrome. 
D) Prader-Willi syndrome.

Question 2

Keesha is trying to transfer control away from prompts to a more naturally occurring stimulus.She tells her daughter "Pick up your toys.Put them in that box [points to box]." Over the next few days,she will tell her daughter to pick up her toys,but will wait 10 seconds before telling her to put them in the box.This is an example of

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A) progressive time delay. 
B) timed response delay. 
C) constant time delay. 
D) intermittent time delay. 
A) progressive time delay. 
B) timed response delay. 
C) constant time delay. 
D) intermittent time delay.

Question 3

Each of the following is TRUE regarding assessment of quality of life EXCEPT

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A) It presents challenges because it depends on individual perceptions. 
B) It should consider society's view of quality of life as well as an individual's level of satisfaction. 
C) There are no assessments to use with Spanish-speaking populations. 
D) Quality of life is difficult to measure. 
A) It presents challenges because it depends on individual perceptions. 
B) It should consider society's view of quality of life as well as an individual's level of satisfaction. 
C) There are no assessments to use with Spanish-speaking populations. 
D) Quality of life is difficult to measure.

Question 4

Results from the Perry Preschool Project and the Abecedarian Project indicate that

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A) special classes are the most effective placement. 
B) most early intervention programs are ineffective. 
C) high school performance is not affected by early intervention. 
D) early intervention can reduce the rate of intellectual disabilities. 
A) special classes are the most effective placement. 
B) most early intervention programs are ineffective. 
C) high school performance is not affected by early intervention. 
D) early intervention can reduce the rate of intellectual disabilities.

Question 5

Distinguish between intelligence and adaptive behavior,giving examples of tasks that are representative of each.Why is adaptive behavior included in the definition of mental retardation?

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Intellectual functioning refers primaril

Question 6

The ability to keep information in mind while simultaneously doing another task is

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A) working memory. 
B) passive memory. 
C) long-term memory. 
D) active memory. 
A) working memory. 
B) passive memory. 
C) long-term memory. 
D) active memory.

Question 7

People with Prader-Willi syndrome inherited it from their father.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Pointing to an item while telling a student to pick it up is an example of

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A) verbal prompt. 
B) gestural prompt. 
C) modeling. 
D) poor instruction. 
A) verbal prompt. 
B) gestural prompt. 
C) modeling. 
D) poor instruction.

Question 9

Discuss three advantages of supported competitive employment over sheltered workshops for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

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It pays at least minimum wage compared t

Question 10

Encephalitis results in intellectual disabilities,but meningitis does not.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Discuss the difference in expected prevalence rates for intellectual disabilities based on the hypothetical normal curve of intelligence)and the actual prevalence figures.

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The lower prevalence figures are probabl

Question 12

An infection of the covering of the brain that may be caused by a variety of bacterial and viral agents is

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A) syphilis. 
B) flu. 
C) meningitis. 
D) spina bifida. 
A) syphilis. 
B) flu. 
C) meningitis. 
D) spina bifida.

Question 13

The current emphasis on adaptive skills in defining intellectual disabilities is due to the

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A) influence of the learning disabilities movement. 
B) realization that students can be "streetwise" despite having low IQ test scores. 
C) rise of the disability rights movement. 
D) joint efforts of parents of children with intellectual disabilities. 
A) influence of the learning disabilities movement. 
B) realization that students can be "streetwise" despite having low IQ test scores. 
C) rise of the disability rights movement. 
D) joint efforts of parents of children with intellectual disabilities.

Question 14

Which one of the following statements about intellectual disabilities is TRUE?

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A) Designating someone as having "intellectual disabilities" has become easier. 
B) Professionals are in agreement that the label "mental retardation" MR)is harmful. 
C) The prevailing opinions is that,for some children,intellectual disabilities are not a permanent condition. 
D) How well a person functions has not been shown to be related to supports available in the environment. 
A) Designating someone as having "intellectual disabilities" has become easier. 
B) Professionals are in agreement that the label "mental retardation" MR)is harmful. 
C) The prevailing opinions is that,for some children,intellectual disabilities are not a permanent condition. 
D) How well a person functions has not been shown to be related to supports available in the environment.

Question 15

Self-determination is most likely to be fostered under which of the following conditions?

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A) supported living 
B) community residential facilities 
C) group homes 
D) residential institutions 
A) supported living 
B) community residential facilities 
C) group homes 
D) residential institutions

Question 16

Explain why the major professional organization for people with significant cognitive or intellectual disabilities changed its name from the American Association on Mental Retardation AAMR)to the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities AAIDD).

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Students should describe the history of

Question 17

IQ is generally considered the single best index of how well a person will do in school.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

All of the following are TRUE of sheltered workshops EXCEPT

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A) There is little,if any,integration with workers who are not disabled. 
B) They usually offer repetitive work and limited job-training experiences. 
C) They are run by business people to make a profit. 
D) Clients are often paid very low wages. 
A) There is little,if any,integration with workers who are not disabled. 
B) They usually offer repetitive work and limited job-training experiences. 
C) They are run by business people to make a profit. 
D) Clients are often paid very low wages.

Question 19

Joe tends to believe whatever he is told,even highly questionable statements or claims,despite any evidence.This tendency is

Accepted Answer

A) self-deception. 
B) gullibility. 
C) unreasonable trust. 
D) learned helplessness. 
A) self-deception. 
B) gullibility. 
C) unreasonable trust. 
D) learned helplessness.

Question 20

In functional academics,academics are taught in the context of

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A) daily living skills. 
B) test-taking,such as the SATs. 
C) the general education curriculum. 
D) the common core state standards. 
A) daily living skills. 
B) test-taking,such as the SATs. 
C) the general education curriculum. 
D) the common core state standards.

The most common known hereditary cause of intellectual disabilities is

Each of the following is TRUE regarding assessment of quality of life EXCEPT

Results from the Perry Preschool Project and the Abecedarian Project indicate that

Distinguish between intelligence and adaptive behavior,giving examples of tasks that are representative of each.Why is adaptive behavior included in the definition of mental retardation?

The ability to keep information in mind while simultaneously doing another task is

People with Prader-Willi syndrome inherited it from their father.

Pointing to an item while telling a student to pick it up is an example of

Discuss three advantages of supported competitive employment over sheltered workshops for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Encephalitis results in intellectual disabilities,but meningitis does not.

Discuss the difference in expected prevalence rates for intellectual disabilities based on the hypothetical normal curve of intelligence)and the actual prevalence figures.

An infection of the covering of the brain that may be caused by a variety of bacterial and viral agents is

The current emphasis on adaptive skills in defining intellectual disabilities is due to the

Which one of the following statements about intellectual disabilities is TRUE?

Self-determination is most likely to be fostered under which of the following conditions?

Explain why the major professional organization for people with significant cognitive or intellectual disabilities changed its name from the American Association on Mental Retardation AAMR)to the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities AAIDD).

IQ is generally considered the single best index of how well a person will do in school.

All of the following are TRUE of sheltered workshops EXCEPT

Joe tends to believe whatever he is told,even highly questionable statements or claims,despite any evidence.This tendency is

In functional academics,academics are taught in the context of

Exceptionality and Special Education

Current Practices for Meeting the Needs of Exceptional Learners

Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education

Parents and Families

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

Learners With Special Gifts and Talents

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Exam 5: Learners With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

The most common known hereditary cause of intellectual disabilities is

Each of the following is TRUE regarding assessment of quality of life EXCEPT

Results from the Perry Preschool Project and the Abecedarian Project indicate that

Distinguish between intelligence and adaptive behavior,giving examples of tasks that are representative of each.Why is adaptive behavior included in the definition of mental retardation?

The ability to keep information in mind while simultaneously doing another task is

People with Prader-Willi syndrome inherited it from their father.

Pointing to an item while telling a student to pick it up is an example of

Discuss three advantages of supported competitive employment over sheltered workshops for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Encephalitis results in intellectual disabilities,but meningitis does not.

Discuss the difference in expected prevalence rates for intellectual disabilities based on the hypothetical normal curve of intelligence)and the actual prevalence figures.

An infection of the covering of the brain that may be caused by a variety of bacterial and viral agents is

The current emphasis on adaptive skills in defining intellectual disabilities is due to the

Which one of the following statements about intellectual disabilities is TRUE?

Self-determination is most likely to be fostered under which of the following conditions?

Explain why the major professional organization for people with significant cognitive or intellectual disabilities changed its name from the American Association on Mental Retardation AAMR)to the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities AAIDD).

IQ is generally considered the single best index of how well a person will do in school.

All of the following are TRUE of sheltered workshops EXCEPT

Joe tends to believe whatever he is told,even highly questionable statements or claims,despite any evidence.This tendency is

In functional academics,academics are taught in the context of

Exceptionality and Special Education

Current Practices for Meeting the Needs of Exceptional Learners

Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education

Parents and Families

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

Learners With Special Gifts and Talents

Filters