Question 1

Social adjustment problems for children with visual impairment are most likely the result of

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A) inherent personality problems. 
B) society's reaction to people who are blind. 
C) stereotypic behaviors. 
D) blindisms which cannot be controlled. 
A) inherent personality problems. 
B) society's reaction to people who are blind. 
C) stereotypic behaviors. 
D) blindisms which cannot be controlled. B

Question 2

An important difference between individuals with and without sight is that

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A) those without sight become highly adept at learning things incidentally. 
B) those without sight need to take much more initiative to learn what they can from their environment 
C) those with sight are more internally motivated. 
D) those with sight are more susceptible to optical illusions. 
A) those without sight become highly adept at learning things incidentally. 
B) those without sight need to take much more initiative to learn what they can from their environment 
C) those with sight are more internally motivated. 
D) those with sight are more susceptible to optical illusions. B

Question 3

A common criticism of legal definitions of blindness is that visual acuity

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A) is difficult to measure objectively. 
B) doesn't predict how well people use their remaining sight. 
C) is defined in different ways by different professionals. 
D) doesn't provide information about the cause of blindness. 
A) is difficult to measure objectively. 
B) doesn't predict how well people use their remaining sight. 
C) is defined in different ways by different professionals. 
D) doesn't provide information about the cause of blindness. B

Question 4

Describe two behavioral,two appearance,and two physical signs that might indicate a student has a vision problem.

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Behavior: rubs eyes excessively,shuts or

Question 5

All the following are TRUE about retinopathy of prematurity ROP)EXCEPT

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A) It involves abnormal growth of blood vessels in the eye. 
B) It can lead to a detached retina. 
C) It can be prevented if the newborn is provided high amounts of oxygen. 
D) It can result from premature birth. 
A) It involves abnormal growth of blood vessels in the eye. 
B) It can lead to a detached retina. 
C) It can be prevented if the newborn is provided high amounts of oxygen. 
D) It can result from premature birth.

Question 6

Echolocation

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A) can be accomplished by clicking one's tongue. 
B) is one of the few skills obtainable by people who are blind but not those who are sighted. 
C) demonstrates that blindness results in an inherent,automatic ability to use the sense of hearing better than the sighted can. 
D) demonstrates that humans are able to hear much higher frequencies with practice. 
A) can be accomplished by clicking one's tongue. 
B) is one of the few skills obtainable by people who are blind but not those who are sighted. 
C) demonstrates that blindness results in an inherent,automatic ability to use the sense of hearing better than the sighted can. 
D) demonstrates that humans are able to hear much higher frequencies with practice.

Question 7

For educational purposes,individuals who are blind

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A) are able to use a magnifying device. 
B) can still read print if it is large enough. 
C) have absolutely no sight. 
D) must use braille or aural methods. 
A) are able to use a magnifying device. 
B) can still read print if it is large enough. 
C) have absolutely no sight. 
D) must use braille or aural methods.

Question 8

The ability to integrate the relative position of various points in the spatial environment in order to navigate it more efficiently is called

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A) cognitive mapping. 
B) memory mapping. 
C) cognitive sequencing. 
D) memory sequencing. 
A) cognitive mapping. 
B) memory mapping. 
C) cognitive sequencing. 
D) memory sequencing.

Question 9

Approximately what percentage of children with blindness currently uses braille as a primary reading method?

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A) 9% 
B) 34% 
C) 62% 
D) 84% 
A) 9% 
B) 34% 
C) 62% 
D) 84%

Question 10

Explain why there is a common misconception that people who are blind develop an "extra sense."

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Some persons who are blind have the abil

Question 11

Repetitive movements such as rocking,rubbing the eyes,and grimacing displayed by some people who are blind are known as

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A) blindisms. 
B) redundant behavior. 
C) stereotypic behavior. 
D) perseverations. 
A) blindisms. 
B) redundant behavior. 
C) stereotypic behavior. 
D) perseverations.

Question 12

Authorities recommend the use of guide dogs as the most efficient mobility aid for most persons who are blind.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which mobility aid is most often recommended by professionals?

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A) the long cane 
B) a guide dog 
C) tactile maps 
D) human guides 
A) the long cane 
B) a guide dog 
C) tactile maps 
D) human guides

Question 14

Orientation and mobility skills

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A) develop naturally in people who are blind-surprisingly little instruction is needed to learn them as long as one is highly motivated. 
B) are largely dependent on motivation and proper O & M instruction. 
C) are highly correlated with level of visual acuity,the greater the loss of acuity,the better one's O & M skills. 
D) are highly correlated with level of visual acuity,the greater the loss of acuity,worse are one's O & M skills. 
A) develop naturally in people who are blind-surprisingly little instruction is needed to learn them as long as one is highly motivated. 
B) are largely dependent on motivation and proper O & M instruction. 
C) are highly correlated with level of visual acuity,the greater the loss of acuity,the better one's O & M skills. 
D) are highly correlated with level of visual acuity,the greater the loss of acuity,worse are one's O & M skills.

Question 15

The educational definition of "legally blind"

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A) refers to a person who has visual acuity of 20/200 or less. 
B) stresses the method of reading instruction. 
C) refers to a person with 20/20 vision. 
D) refers to a person who has 20/70 vision. 
A) refers to a person who has visual acuity of 20/200 or less. 
B) stresses the method of reading instruction. 
C) refers to a person with 20/20 vision. 
D) refers to a person who has 20/70 vision.

Question 16

People who are blind have an extra sense that enables them to detect obstacles.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In Video Example 15.1,comic Tommy Edison lists several advantages to being blind;all of the following are on his list EXCEPT

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A) He can get a handicapped parking sticker. 
B) Every woman he's been with was a "10." 
C) He's able to judge people by the tone of their voice. 
D) He never has to watch somebody age. 
A) He can get a handicapped parking sticker. 
B) Every woman he's been with was a "10." 
C) He's able to judge people by the tone of their voice. 
D) He never has to watch somebody age.

Question 18

Write a case description of a student who is defined as legally blind but has low vision from an educational perspective.

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Cases will vary but will reflect knowled

Question 19

Describe stereotypic behaviors and explain why some professionals think a goal should be elimination of such behaviors while others think they should not be interfered with.

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Stereotypic behaviors are repetitive mov

Question 20

The Perkins Brailler

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A) has 6 keys. 
B) has 12 keys. 
C) has 24 keys. 
D) has 36 keys. 
A) has 6 keys. 
B) has 12 keys. 
C) has 24 keys. 
D) has 36 keys.

Social adjustment problems for children with visual impairment are most likely the result of

An important difference between individuals with and without sight is that

A common criticism of legal definitions of blindness is that visual acuity

Describe two behavioral,two appearance,and two physical signs that might indicate a student has a vision problem.

All the following are TRUE about retinopathy of prematurity ROP)EXCEPT

Echolocation

For educational purposes,individuals who are blind

The ability to integrate the relative position of various points in the spatial environment in order to navigate it more efficiently is called

Approximately what percentage of children with blindness currently uses braille as a primary reading method?

Explain why there is a common misconception that people who are blind develop an "extra sense."

Repetitive movements such as rocking,rubbing the eyes,and grimacing displayed by some people who are blind are known as

Authorities recommend the use of guide dogs as the most efficient mobility aid for most persons who are blind.

Which mobility aid is most often recommended by professionals?

Orientation and mobility skills

The educational definition of "legally blind"

People who are blind have an extra sense that enables them to detect obstacles.

In Video Example 15.1,comic Tommy Edison lists several advantages to being blind;all of the following are on his list EXCEPT

Write a case description of a student who is defined as legally blind but has low vision from an educational perspective.

Describe stereotypic behaviors and explain why some professionals think a goal should be elimination of such behaviors while others think they should not be interfered with.

The Perkins Brailler

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 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 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 12: Learners With Blindness or Low Vision

Social adjustment problems for children with visual impairment are most likely the result of

An important difference between individuals with and without sight is that

A common criticism of legal definitions of blindness is that visual acuity

Describe two behavioral,two appearance,and two physical signs that might indicate a student has a vision problem.

All the following are TRUE about retinopathy of prematurity ROP)EXCEPT

Echolocation

For educational purposes,individuals who are blind

The ability to integrate the relative position of various points in the spatial environment in order to navigate it more efficiently is called

Approximately what percentage of children with blindness currently uses braille as a primary reading method?

Explain why there is a common misconception that people who are blind develop an "extra sense."

Repetitive movements such as rocking,rubbing the eyes,and grimacing displayed by some people who are blind are known as

Authorities recommend the use of guide dogs as the most efficient mobility aid for most persons who are blind.

Which mobility aid is most often recommended by professionals?

Orientation and mobility skills

The educational definition of "legally blind"

People who are blind have an extra sense that enables them to detect obstacles.

In Video Example 15.1,comic Tommy Edison lists several advantages to being blind;all of the following are on his list EXCEPT

Write a case description of a student who is defined as legally blind but has low vision from an educational perspective.

Describe stereotypic behaviors and explain why some professionals think a goal should be elimination of such behaviors while others think they should not be interfered with.

The Perkins Brailler

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 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 Low-Incidence, Multiple, and Severe Disabilities

Learners With Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairments

Learners With Special Gifts and Talents

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