Deck 4: Parents Families and Exceptionality

Question 1

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

Answer 1

B

Question 2

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

Answer 2

C

Question 3

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

Answer 3

C

Question 4

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) Both A and C

Question 5

Listening to parents and other caregivers with understanding is known as

A) Active listening
B) Reciprocity
C) Sympathy
D) Encouragement

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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) All of the above

Question 12

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

A) Resentment
B) Jealousy
C) Rejection
D) All of the above

Question 13

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 14

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 the above

Question 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

Schools are expected to involve parents in decision-making processes when

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

Question 21

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 22

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

A) Parents
B) Siblings
C) Grandparents
D) None of the above

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

The eugenics movement

A) Pushed for the rights of disabled individuals
B) Sought to improve the quality of humankind through selective breeding
C) Built the foundation for parent-professional collaboration
D) Is still highly influential in modern society

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

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) 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 27

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 28

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 29

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) There are no groups available to help these parents

Question 30

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 31

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 32

"Inputs" in relation to family characteristics can include

A) Geographic location
B) Size of family
C) Economics
D) All of the above

Question 33

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 34

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

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

Question 35

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) A normal reaction to the news that their lives are going to change

Question 36

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 37

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 38

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 39

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 the above

Question 40

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

A) Parents
B) School
C) Child
D) Family

Question 41

_____________ are the features that make a family unique.

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

Question 42

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 43

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

A) Environmental influences theory
B) Ecological thinking
C) Family cycle
D) Family interaction

Question 44

_____________ 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 45

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 46

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 47

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 48

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

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

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 unfavorable working atmosphere
D) A systematic approach for writing IEPs

Question 50

_____________ 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 51

The relationships and interactions among and between family subsystems are

A) Adaptability
B) Family functions
C) Family life cycle
D) Family interactions

Question 52

Chaotic families are characterized by all of the following except

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 53

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

Question 54

_________ 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, jeopardy
C) Grief, fear
D) Jealousy, hostility

Question 55

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 56

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

Question 57

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

Question 58

_______________ 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 59

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) Americans with Disabilities Act

Question 60

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

A) Professional dominance
B) Antagonism
C) Working partnerships
D) Parental involvement

Question 61

IDEA ushered in a new era of child-parent relationships.

Question 62

Family interactions comprise the relationships and interactions among and between the various family subsystems.

Question 63

All parents react to the news that their child has a disability in a predictable and sequential pattern.

Question 64

Cultural heritage can affect how a family reacts to a child with a disability.

Question 65

In the family systems approach, all seven of the family functions are necessary to fulfill the individual and collective needs of the family.

Question 66

Being a parent of a child with a disability may contribute to marital tension and stress.

Question 67

Why are parents considered a valuable resource for professionals?

Question 68

Life cycle changes are age related.

Question 69

The best intentions of teachers can easily be misinterpreted if they fail to consider the value system and cultural traditions of families who are culturally and linguistically diverse.

Question 70

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

Question 71

Because different cultures perceive the cause of a disability, the etiology of a disability is a reflection of a family's cultural reference.

Question 72

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act has come to be designated as the "Parent's Law."

Question 73

Parents have always been considered key players in dealing with a child's disability.

Question 74

The initial response to a child's disability is ambivalence.

Question 75

The contemporary emphasis on building family-professional partnerships implies that families are full and equal partners with professionals.

Question 76

All families react to having a child with a disability in the same way.

Question 77

The role of the family changes when there is a child with exceptionality.

Question 78

It is believed that parents who receive news of a child's disability pass through stages of emotion similar to that of an individual grieving the death of a loved one.

Question 79

One benefit that almost all families need is the emotional resiliency and information that other families have acquired about life with disabilities.

Question 80

Because families are so interrelated, it is likely that each member will experience the same feelings about a child who is disabled.