Deck 4: Parents,Families,and Exceptionality

Question 1

_____ is a broad term used to describe the movement of an individual from one educational environment to another,from one class to another,or from one phase of life to another.

A)Family function
B)Cohesion
C)Family characteristics
D)Transition

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Being the parent of a child with a disability may contribute to

A)early onset of dementia
B)marital tension in some marriages
C)inadequate parenting skills
D)child abuse and neglect

Answer 2

B

Question 3

In general,the initial phase of dealing with the news that a child has a disability is characterized by

A)shock.
B)grief.
C)denial.
D)shock,grief,and denial.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The time period from the mid-1940s to the early 1970s was characterized by

A)parent empowerment
B)professional dominance
C)working partnerships with parents
D)family-centered relationships

Question 5

What was the term,coined by Bettelheim,to describe the thought that cold,rigid mothers were the cause of a child's autism?

A)Frozen mothers
B)Cold families
C)Chilly household
D)Refrigerator mom

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a deleterious effect of having a sibling with a disability?

A)depression
B)social withdrawals
C)jealousy
D)excellent peer relationships

Question 7

When parents receive news of their child's disability,they will sometimes ______________ as a form of escape from the reality of the disability.

A)take drugs
B)use denial
C)ignore the disability
D)exhibit disgust

Question 8

This feeling may stem from the negative feelings siblings have about their brother or sister,or it may be a consequence of having mistreated their sibling.

A)resentment
B)jealousy
C)hostility
D)guilt

Question 9

A type of listening in which a person is attentive to the feelings as well as the verbal message that is being communicated.

A)collaborative communication
B)active listening
C)passive listening
D)cultural sensitivity.

Question 10

The contemporary emphasis of parent-professional relationships implies that

A)families are full and equal partners with professionals
B)the professionals have more knowledge than parents
C)the parents control the decision-making process
D)the quality of humankind is better with selective breeding

Question 11

The family's ability to change in response to a crisis or stressful event is known as ______.

A)cohesion
B)transitions
C)family interaction
D)adaptability

Question 12

The eugenics movement sought to

A)empower parents
B)develop working partnerships with parents
C)improve the quality of humankind through selective breeding
D)focus mainly on family-centered relationships

Question 13

Awareness and identification of an individual as disabled may occur in all of the following EXCEPT

A)by the time a fetus in 8 weeks old
B)shortly after birth
C)during the preschool years as a result of illness or accident
D)upon entering school

Question 14

The degree of freedom and independence experienced by each member of a family is known as ______.

A)cohesion
B)adaptability
C)transitions
D)family life cycle

Question 15

The involvement of families can have a beneficial effect on many different dimensions of school life including all EXCEPT

A)pupil achievement
B)the length of time individuals stay in school/graduation rates
C)the student's educational aspirations
D)entry-level job opportunities

Question 16

The focal point of parent-professionals' attention is on

A)the child only
B)the child's parents only
C)the child's family
D)allowing professionals to make decisions

Question 17

The term "refrigerator moms" was coined by Bettelhiem.He used it to describe mothers as

A)full of love and compassion
B)overindulgent and obese
C)cold,detached,uncaring,and rigid
D)competent and matter-of-fact

Question 18

In regards to children with disabilities,professionals have historically viewed parents as

A)a cause of the child's problem.
B)collaborators.
C)passive recipients of services.
D)as both a cause of the child's problem and as passive recipients of services.

Question 19

Grandparents' responses to a grandchild with a disability can be all of the following EXCEPT

A)an additional stressor for the child's parents
B)a source of strength and supports
C)alternative caregivers for the child with disabilities
D)insignificant

Question 20

The stages of parental reaction to having a child with a disability should be viewed as

A)the same for all families.
B)fixed and linear.
C)fluid and variable.
D)the same for both parents.

Question 21

In general,on learning that a child has a disability,fathers may be more concerned with

A)day-to-day burdens of child care.
B)potential changes in family dynamics.
C)long-term consequences.
D)immediate effects the disability may have on the child.

Question 22

Arguably,the most powerful way in which grandparents can contribute to the family with a child with a disability is

A)acting as alternative caregivers.
B)providing sources of community support.
C)helping with chores.
D)providing emotional support.

Question 23

One negative impact a child's disability may have on siblings are feelings associated with the absence of the disability in their own lives,known as ______.

A)shame
B)survivor's guilt
C)sibling syndrome
D)sibling rivalry

Question 24

A disability should always be considered in

A)the context of the dominant culture.
B)the school context.
C)the cultural context of the child.
D)whatever context causes the child the most trouble.

Question 25

An awareness of,respect for,and appreciation of the many factors that influence and shape the values,priorities,and perspectives of both individuals and families is known as

A)ethnocentrism.
B)cultural sensitivity.
C)cultural bias.
D)adaptability.

Question 26

Listening to parents and other caregivers with understanding is known as

A)active listening.
B)reciprocity.
C)sympathy.
D)encouragement.

Question 27

When are schools expected to involve parents in decision-making processes?

A)When professionals think that parents will be able to understand the education system
B)When parents understand and speak the language
C)When parents are willing to comply with suggestions of professionals
D)Schools are always expected to involve parents.

Question 28

Siblings of children with disabilities may experience a range of emotions,including

A)resentment.
B)jealousy.
C)rejection.
D)all of these

Question 29

What was the goal of the eugenics movement?

A)It pushed for the rights of disabled individuals.
B)It sought to improve the quality of humankind through selective breeding.
C)It built the foundation for parent-professional collaboration.
D)It sought power and influence in modern society.

Question 30

One source of aid that may relieve some of the burden of child care from the parents,while keeping the family system intact,is

A)respite care
B)asylums
C)adoption agencies
D)none of these

Question 31

According to family systems theory,an issue such as a child's exceptionality can only be fully understood within the context of the

A)parent-child interaction.
B)child-sibling interaction.
C)child-school interaction.
D)entire family unit.

Question 32

Emotional reactions from parents when receiving news of a child's disability are

A)a sign that the parents will not be able to handle the stress of raising such a child.
B)not likely; most parents can sense if their child has a disability.
C)a sign of weakness.
D)s normal reaction to the news that their lives are going to change.

Question 33

To establish meaningful and effective alliances with families with children who are disabled,it is recommended that professionals create partnerships based on

A)the idea that professionals know more than families and families should defer to professionals.
B)honesty,trust,and respect.
C)the idea that most families are not capable of handling exceptional children.
D)the assumption that all families will do everything possible to support their child.

Question 34

When first notifying parents of a child's disability,it is best to

A)provide parents with all possible information at once so it doesn't appear that any information is being withheld.
B)tell parents only the bare minimum in order to get the child services.
C)deliver information in two parts to allow parents to absorb the information.
D)notify the parent by letter that the child has a disability and will be receiving special education services.

Question 35

A common viewpoint of grandparents of children with disabilities as discussed in literature is that

A)their children must have done something to deserve this burden and therefore are solely responsible for addressing it.
B)their children brought shame to the family by creating a child with a disability and should be ousted from the family.
C)not only is this a difficult life for their grandchild to face,but it is also a difficult life for their children.
D)they would do a better job of raising their grandchild since they have already raised children without disabilities.

Question 36

The primary decision maker for a child's future is the ______.

A)parents
B)school
C)child
D)family

Question 37

One of the most common and difficult feelings parents may experience when their child is diagnosed with a disability is

A)guilt.
B)joy.
C)ambivalence.
D)hatred.

Question 38

An obstacle that may inhibit cultural minority families' involvement in education is

A)deference to teachers and other professionals as decision makers
B)lack of trust in the education system
C)lack of knowledge of their rights as parents
D)all of these

Question 39

When working with families who have a child with a disability,it is important to recognize that

A)these are actually dysfunctional families and should be treated as such.
B)no family will ever run smoothly if they are dealing with an exceptional child.
C)these families will have strengths and weaknesses but can learn to run smoothly.
D)the emotional and financial burden will likely be so great that the parents will not likely be able to care for the child.

Question 40

When working with families from different cultural backgrounds,it is important to

A)try to make them see things from the perspective of the dominant culture.
B)always address the father.
C)give deference to the key decision makers in the family.
D)use first names only to make the meetings more comfortable.

Question 41

All of the following are examples of emotions that are part of the stages of parental reaction to disability except this:

A)Affability
B)Ambivalence
C)Anger
D)Acceptance

Question 42

Bronfenbrenner's ______ provided a foundation for family systems theory.

A)environmental influences theory
B)ecological thinking
C)family cycle
D)family interaction

Question 43

IDEA brought about new roles for parents in the decision-making process,including:

A)active involvement in the assessment and identification process
B)program evaluation
C)input on placement decisions
D)all of these

Question 44

Which of the following is not one of the stages outlined in the book for stages of parental reactions to disability?

A)Primary
B)Tertiary
C)Acceptance
D)Secondary

Question 45

"Inputs" in relation to family characteristics can include:

A)geographic location
B)size of family
C)economics
D)all of these

Question 46

One reason that parents may not be actively involved in their child's special education is

A)the law does not require it in all cases.
B)due to lack of empowerment.
C)they do not know enough to be an active participant.
D)some children do not need the involvement of their parents.

Question 47

Which of the following family members are not affected by a disabled child?

A)Parents
B)Siblings
C)Grandparents
D)None of these

Question 48

In creating a successful partnership with families who have a disabled child,caregivers should do all of the following except this:

A)Concentrate on the challenges the family will face
B)Show empathy and support
C)Engage in active listening strategies
D)Acknowledge one's own limitations

Question 49

Which law,known as the parent law,dramatically improved relationships between parents and service providers by requiring full parent participation?

A)PL 98-090
B)PL 91-674
C)PL 95-128
D)PL 94-142

Question 50

The fundamental belief underlying a ______ is that a family is an interrelated social system with unique characteristics and needs.

A)parental belief system
B)family systems model
C)professional service system
D)child first model

Question 51

As stated in the text,how many distinct periods are there in the history of parent-professional relationships,with parents who have exceptional children?

A)5
B)10
C)3
D)0

Question 52

The ______ provided the foundation for professional attitudes that parents were the cause of their child's disability.

A)family systems model
B)stage theory
C)eugenics movement
D)family interactions theory

Question 53

All of the following are current descriptions of how service providers and professionals view the parents of exceptional children except this:

A)Collaborators
B)Advocates
C)Adversaries
D)Partners

Question 54

______ involves sharing of information and resources as well as expertise and a commitment to jointly reaching decisions.

A)Cohabitation
B)Active listening
C)Collaboration
D)Cohesion

Question 55

The movement from one stage to another,within the family life cycle,is characterized as ______.

A)transitions
B)stress
C)family reconstruction
D)adaptability

Question 56

Family functions are seven interrelated activities that are necessary to fulfill the individual and collective needs of the family.All of the following are examples of family functions except this:

A)Affection
B)Education
C)Recreation
D)Adoption

Question 57

When working with a family that has an exceptional child,it is important for teachers and other service providers to focus on the

A)strength and resources of the family.
B)challenges and the stresses of the family.
C)dysfunction and chaos of the family.
D)the life and times of the family.

Question 58

______ is characterized by "striking a deal" with God,science,or anyone parents believe may be able to help their child.

A)Rationalizing
B)Bargaining
C)Acceptance
D)Adjustment

Question 59

______ is characterized by a state of mind in which a deliberate effort is made to recognize,understand,and resolve problems.

A)Rationalizing
B)Bargaining
C)Acceptance
D)Adjustment

Question 60

Which is a major factor in how a family reacts to change?

A)Adaptability
B)Wealth
C)Family size
D)Marital status of the parents

Question 61

When working with families of a child with a disability,it is important for the professional to focus on the families' strengths and resources and not solely on the challenges of raising such a child.

Question 62

The implementation of _________ and PL 101-476 signaled a change in the status of parent-professional relationships.

A)PL 94-132
B)Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
C)PL 99-457
D)the Americans with Disabilities Act

Question 63

______ are the features that make a family unique.

A)Cultural background
B)Geographic location
C)Family size
D)All of these

Question 64

The relationships and interactions among and between family subsystems are called ______.

A)adaptability
B)family functions
C)family life cycle
D)family interactions

Question 65

The etiology or cause of a disability is a reflection of a family's cultural reference.

Question 66

______ can easily develop into ______,especially if the typical sibling perceives that he or she has lost "favor" with the parents.

A)Hostility,guilt
B)Resentment,jealousy
C)Grief,fear
D)Jealousy,hostility

Question 67

Family characteristics are

A)developmental stages in the family systems framework.
B)the same as family functions.
C)the relationships and interactions between various family subsystems.
D)those features that make the family unique.

Question 68

Chaotic families are characterized by all of the following except this:

A)Constant change and instability
B)Often no family leader
C)At least one family member has a disability
D)Existing rules are frequently altered

Question 69

Granparents' roles in the lives of families are basically insignificant when it comes to dealing with a child with disabilities.

Question 70

A disability is a socially and culturally constructed phenomenon.

Question 71

The time period from the mid-1940s to the early 1970s is characterized by_________ according to Freidson (1970).

A)professional dominance
B)antagonism
C)working partnerships
D)parental involvement

Question 72

Research has indicated much higher divorce rates among families with children with disabilities compared to families without disabled children.

Question 73

The family is our most fundamental societal institution; it is the cornerstone of our society.

Question 74

During the eugenics movement,the actions and attitudes of both professionals and parents resulted in establishing

A)collaborative partnerships.
B)child advocacy teams.
C)barriers and an unfavorable working atmosphere.
D)a systematic approach for writing IEPs.

Question 75

It is safe to assume that all families will view the diagnosis of their child with a disability as a devastating tragedy.

Question 76

Family functions are necessary to fulfill the individual and collective needs of the family.Which of the following is not one of those functions?

A)Education
B)Transition
C)Socialization
D)Recreation

Question 77

The identification of an individual as disabled affects the entire family constellation and produces a wide range of reactions,responses,and feelings.

Question 78

All families experience a grief or mourning cycle when they learn that a family member has a disability.

Question 79

Researchers believe that a family's adaptation to a child with a disability is closely linked to the level of support received from other family members as well as community resources.

Question 80

The idea of a collaborative partnership between home and school is in concert with the theorizing of___________.

A)Turnbull
B)Bettelheim
C)Bronfenbrenner
D)Soodak and Shogren