Deck 7: Understanding Behaviour Disorders and Their Educational Implications

Question 1

Prevalence figures for behaviour disorders indicate all of the following are correct EXCEPT:

A) first- born males are more likely to be classified as behaviourally disordered than are later born males.
B) girls outnumber boys in all categories from mild to severe.
C) diagnosis of ADHD has declined recently resulting in a reduction in numbers.
D) children from working classes are less likely to be regarded as behaviour problems.
E) identification reaches its peak in the beginning grades.

Answer 1

diagnosis of ADHD has declined recently resulting in a reduction in numbers.

Question 2

In her classroom, the teacher has begun a series of class meetings to improve a child's behaviour and to eliminate situations that may provoke the child's behaviour. She is adopting the

A) psychodynamic approach.
B) psychoeducational approach.
C) ecological model.
D) holistic approach.
E) biological approach.

Answer 2

ecological model.

Question 3

Jane is an extremely shy and timid child, overly dependent, and has a poor self- concept. She may be characterized as

A) delinquent.
B) conduct- disordered.
C) functionally maladaptive.
D) anxious and withdrawn.
E) autistic.

Answer 3

anxious and withdrawn.

Question 4

A variety of models are used in Functional Behaviour Assessment. Among the different models, all of the following are standard components EXCEPT

A) comparing the behaviour to social norms.
B) specifying the behaviours of greatest concern.
C) collecting archival data.
D) recording the data.
E) precisely identifying the behaviour.

Question 5

A school psychologist recommends interventions to address Tim's inner turmoil and tensions. This approach reflects a

A) social functional model.
B) psychodynamic model.
C) behavioural model.
D) ecological model.
E) bibliotherapeutic model.

Question 6

A teacher is concerned about the amount of out- of- seat and inattentive behaviour in her classroom. She begins a system whereby the children are given stars for specific amounts of work completed. On Fridays they trade in the stars for a reward. This is an example of

A) secondary reinforcement.
B) over correction.
C) aversion response.
D) contingency contracting.
E) response cost.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a typical technique of the psychoeducational approach to teaching students with behaviour disorders?

A) counselling
B) tolerating behaviour
C) sanctioning behaviour
D) preventative classroom planning
E) crisis intervention

Question 8

The MOST encompassing model in the education of children with behaviour disorders is the ____model.

A) psychoeducational
B) behavioural
C) holistic
D) ecological
E) psychodynamic

Question 9

The behaviour disorder that shows defiance and hostility toward teachers is

A) immaturity.
B) anxiety.
C) socialized aggression.
D) withdrawal.
E) hyperactivity.

Question 10

The two most common behaviours seen in students identified as behaviourally disordered are

A) passive aggression and advanced hyperactivity.
B) acting out behaviour and social withdrawal.
C) truancy and delinquency.
D) aggression and masochism.
E) violence and hyperactivity.

Question 11

Students who seem to be at greatest risk for becoming chronic offenders are those who

A) begin their criminal careers in childhood.
B) have a late onset of behavioural disorders.
C) are accepted and supported by peers in school.
D) are not influenced by the criminal acts of other family members.
E) are not usually from harsh, or incompetent parenting.

Question 12

Behaviourists believe maladaptive behaviour is primarily

A) not amenable to intervention.
B) biologically determined.
C) learned.
D) genetically endowed.
E) the result of an underlying disorder.

Question 13

The primary concern of teachers who hold the psychodynamic view of behaviour disorders is to

A) emphasize academic and social success.
B) stress language acquisition.
C) use behaviour modification.
D) promote social interaction.
E) help children overcome underlying inner turmoil.

Question 14

Which of the following is a proactive strategy to control poor behaviour in the classroom?

A) providing clear, consistent instructions
B) admonishing negative behaviour whenever possible
C) ensuring adherence to rigid curriculum
D) changing routines frequently
E) flexibly applying limits to behaviour

Question 15

The treatment for the behavioural- disordered child in the biophysical approach of conceptual models is

A) work to alter the child's physiology.
B) rearrange environmental events-focus on the behaviour, not the underlying causes.
C) discover the underlying conflicts that cause problem behaviour.
D) create trust while helping the child meet academic goals.
E) change the nature of the interaction between the child and the environment.

Question 16

The name of the approach for the behavioural- disordered child where the assumption is that the behaviour disorders are a function of the reciprocity between a child and the environment, and where problems are the result of agitated transactions between the child and those in the environment is

A) psychodynamic.
B) ecological.
C) psychosocial.
D) biophysical.
E) behavioural.

Question 17

The legal term used in the criminal justice system to indicate that a youth has been found guilty of criminal behaviour is

A) psychologically impaired.
B) character disordered.
C) delinquent.
D) socialized aggressive.
E) socially maladapted.

Question 18

Behavioural disorders cannot be explained completely by examining causes because

A) deviant behaviour usually involves interaction of several causes rather than any single cause.
B) models fail to address strategies to correct disorders.
C) early genetic, biological, and environmental etiologies have not yet been linked to behavioural disorders.
D) major developmental theories are not suited to explaining behavioural disorders.
E) very little research has been done in this area.

Question 19

Which of the following methods do NOT belong in the behavioural conceptual model?

A) contracts
B) crisis- intervention
C) reinforcers
D) time- outs
E) punishment

Question 20

The psychosocial model suggests that family conditions may predispose maladaptive behaviours because

A) research has been able to connect a child's behaviour directly with parents' attitudes.
B) extra- familial influences have only a marginal effect on the child.
C) critical incidents such as divorce, violence, or abuse are possible sources of behavioural disorders.
D) diet has been proven to be a dominant influence on the behaviour disorder.
E) direct links have been made to the father's history.

Question 21

From an educational perspective, which of the following is NOT true regarding behavioural disorders?

A) the behaviours are chronic
B) self- esteem is not impacted
C) response to the environment is socially unacceptable
D) the behaviours violate social expectations
E) the behaviours deviate from the norm

Question 22

Cognitive development may be impaired in children with behaviour disorders because

A) most behaviourally disordered children are either ignored or removed from the classroom and regular instruction.
B) numerous studies have found the mean IQ of behaviourally disordered children to be in the 60s.
C) children with behaviour disorders have superior intelligence but inferior study habits.
D) intelligence and achievement are negatively correlated with aggression and delinquency.
E) cognitive development and academic achievement are not linked in any way.

Question 23

The most frequent secondary special education service provided for students with behavioural disorders is

A) anger- management .
B) occupational therapy.
C) speech language therapy.
D) physical therapy.
E) counselling.

Question 24

A high proportion of culturally different children identified as behavioural disordered are

A) programmed without parents' full consent.
B) misdiagnosed.
C) stronger academically in social studies.
D) under the age of five.
E) attending inner- city schools.

Question 25

All of the following are included in the broad classification of behaviourally disordered EXCEPT

A) conduct disorders.
B) socialized aggression.
C) speech and language impairments.
D) childhood psychoses.
E) anxiety and withdrawal.

Question 26

All of the following are classifications most relevant to educational intervention for behavioural disorders EXCEPT

A) classification by severity.
B) dimensional classification.
C) clinical classification.
D) classification by ethnicity.
E) classification by age of onset.

Question 27

Sociability refers to

A) a child's willingness to engage others in interaction.
B) the ability of children to successfully complete interpersonal goals.
C) voluntary behaviour intended to aid or benefit others.
D) In- class instruction and practice in a range of social skills.
E) the knowledge and cognitive activities used by people.

Question 28

All of the following are steps involved in a Functional Behavioural Assessment EXCEPT

A) recording the data.
B) monitoring.
C) using initial intervention to test the plan.
D) administering IQ tests.
E) preparing an intervention plan.

Question 29

Studies indicate that behaviour disordered students receive extremely low rates of teacher praise, ranging from

A) 1.2 to 7.5 per hour per student.
B) greater than 10 per hour per student.
C) 1 per hour per student.
D) 1.2 to 4.5 per hour per student.
E) less than 1 per hour per student.

Question 30

Classroom management refers to all of the following EXCEPT

A) manipulating the classroom environment.
B) allowing students to reach goals.
C) minimizing disruptions.
D) providing opportunity for students to engage in appropriate behaviour.
E) reactive discipline.

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a feature of school- wide behavioural management systems?

A) flexible rules
B) staff consensus
C) a team
D) a method for reporting behaviour infractions
E) identification of problems

Question 32

The behavioural model has exerted a profound influence on each of the following disciplines EXCEPT

A) psychotherapy.
B) counselling.
C) massage therapy.
D) special education.
E) education.

Question 33

A developmental consequence for a child with a behavioural disorder is

A) academic overachievement.
B) an IQ in the low average range.
C) stronger academically, especially in math and science.
D) normal speech and language.
E) an IQ in the high average range.

Question 34

The Juvenile Delinquency Act was passed in

A) 1985.
B) 1980.
C) 1900.
D) 1971.
E) 1905.

Question 35

The procedure in which several children are grouped together in order to make use of peer interactions is known as_____ .

Question 36

Mrs. Dubois is having trouble with Polly, who hits and kicks her peers often, and who is not performing well academically. Polly rarely complies with the rules of the classroom. Dr. Samuels, a psychologist, says that Polly can be diagnosed as ____ ___ .

Question 37

Ralph is trying to stop smoking. After a week away from nicotine, his wife fixes him a special dinner. She is using____ _____ .

Question 38

The most frequent secondary special education service provided for students with behaviour disorders are ___ and____ intervention.

Question 39

Dr. Wren, a therapist who reads books to behaviourally disordered youngsters in her treatment is applying ________.

Question 40

Dr. Taylor uses a psychosocial model to understand the roots of behavioural disorders. He cites three examples of extra- familial influences as peer groups, ______, and ______.

Question 41

The classroom teacher who focuses on alleviating the underlying inner conflicts behind the deviant behaviour at the same time as stressing the acquisition of academic and daily living skills is following a_____ model.

Question 42

The model of intervention based on the work of Sigmund Freud is the______ model.

Question 43

_____is not a program but an approach with an integrated plan that addresses the needs of a child during and beyond the school day.

Question 44

_____ are defined as repetitive behaviours or mental acts that serve to reduce anxiety or distress but do not serve to obtain pleasure or gratification.

Question 45

Generally, children with behaviour disorders display a varied and unpredictable range of behaviours.

Question 46

In a family, the first- born male is most likely to exhibit behaviour disorders.

Question 47

Classifications of behaviour disorders that rely on clusters of behaviour are referred to as severity classifications.

Question 48

Behaviourists view most maladaptive behaviours as genetically determined.

Question 49

Research has found that one of the greatest concerns of novice teachers is maintaining classroom discipline.

Question 50

Quay and his colleagues defined five main categories in the area of behaviour disorders. For example, socialized aggression is one. Name four others.

Question 51

List ways that a teacher can establish and maintain a positive classroom learning environment for students with behaviour disorders.

Question 52

Although there are different kinds of bullying, and bullying behaviour differs among individuals, name the three characteristics common to most definitions.

Question 53

List four conceptual models in the area of behavioural disorders.

Question 54

List the three assumptions that functional behaviour assessment is predicated on.

Question 55

Summarize two areas of research that highlight the problems of schoolyard bullying.

Question 56

Describe how the behaviours of a child with a conduct disorder impact on their schooling.