Deck 7: Intellectual Developmental Disorder and Learning Disorders

Question 1

Josephine loves music,is very friendly (even to total strangers),and displays deficits in general cognitive functioning and visual spatial skills.She most likely meets the criteria for fragile X syndrome.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

As a part of the ________,individuals with intellectual developmental disorder were segregated from society and sometimes sterilized.

Answer 2

eugenics movement

Question 3

Alex is a 9-year-old who has recently been diagnosed with a specific learning disorder in reading.Which of the following statements is most likely true about Alex?

A)His father also has a learning disorder in reading.
B)His core deficit is in word recognition.
C)He receives special education services.
D)All of these statements are likely true about Alex.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

It can be inferred from the discussion on intervention in the text that the most effective protocol for treating children with intellectual developmental disorders is:

A)a targeted protocol that focuses primarily on sustained intervention that prepares the child for life outside the parental home.
B)a focused protocol that emphasizes the prevention of maladaptive behaviors on the part of the child.
C)a comprehensive protocol that focuses primarily on the caregivers' responses to the child.
D)a comprehensive protocol that focuses on early intervention,is multi-dimensional,and is multi-method.

Question 5

Joshua is a 14-year-old child with Down syndrome.If he is like other children with this syndrome,he is likely to follow which course of development?

A)He will meet the same developmental milestones as his peers but at a much slower rate.
B)He will follow a similar path of development as same-aged peers but plateau at the point where tasks require higher-level thinking skills.
C)He will never accomplish developmental tasks that require language,social interactions,or other adaptive behavior skills.
D)It is unlikely that he will accomplish the same developmental skills as same-aged peers even with intense and early intervention.

Question 6

Andrea is a 13-year-old who requires some supervision and assistance with bathing and dressing;however,she is learning to prepare her own snacks and fold her own laundry.It is most likely that Andrea's level of intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior is in the _________ level.

A)mild to moderate
B)severe
C)profound
D)baseline

Question 7

The construct of ________ highlights the fact that a child is more likely to display a particular set of behaviors given a particular genetic predisposition.

Question 8

Most intellectual developmental disorders are believed to be caused by environmental factors.

Question 9

Dr.Schwiesow,a school psychologist,is trained to evaluate young children who may have intellectual developmental disorders.Her standard assessments most likely include all EXCEPT which of the following?

A)standardized tests of intelligence
B)measures of adaptive behavior functioning
C)measures of neurobiological functioning
D)interviews with teachers and parents

Question 10

Which of the following statements best summarizes the history related to the understanding and treatment of children with intellectual developmental disorders?

A)The treatment of children with intellectual developmental disorders has essentially remained the same over the years based on misunderstandings regarding etiology.
B)The treatment of children with intellectual developmental disorders has essentially remained the same over time based on the lack of effective prevention and treatment options.
C)The treatment of children with intellectual developmental disorders has changed over time based on what is known about the causes of these disorders as well as societal acceptance.
D)The treatment of children with intellectual developmental disorders has changed over the years based on improved prenatal detection which leads to the option of terminating the pregnancy.

Question 11

The neurobiological model of cognition emphasizes qualitative and quantitative changes that occur in intelligence based on evolutionary contexts and brain development.

Question 12

One particularly difficult challenge confronting an adult with an intellectual developmental disorder and their families is sexuality.

Question 13

The statement that "genes that influence the development of LDs are generalists" indicates the concept that:

A)there is no one single cause for learning disorders.
B)genes that cause learning disorders impact a variety of cognitive processes.
C)learning disorders are caused by a multitude of environmental and genetic factors.
D)the cause of learning disorders is currently unknown.

Question 14

Children with learning disorders are usually diagnosed with comorbid intellectual developmental disorders.

Question 15

Which of the following statements best represents what is known about the etiology of intellectual developmental disorders?

A)For the majority of intellectual developmental disorders,the cause is well-known and mostly preventable.
B)The cause of most intellectual developmental disorders is currently unknown and may not be completely known in the near future.
C)The cause of most intellectual developmental disorders is genetic.
D)The cause of most intellectual developmental disorders is environmental.

Question 16

Girls are more likely to be diagnosed with a specific learning disorder than boys.

Question 17

The plans that are developed for students who qualify for special education services are known as:

A)individualized education plans.
B)learning disorder plans.
C)specialized education plans.
D)special education plans.

Question 18

According to Siegler (2003),________ negatively affects intellectual development through poor health services,inadequate diet,and insufficient intellectual stimulation.

Question 19

Pharmaceutical treatments for individuals with intellectual developmental disorders have been found to be largely ineffective in treating maladaptive behaviors.

Question 20

The primary difference between Down syndrome and fetal alcohol syndrome is the role of environment related to their etiology.

Question 21

Describe the academic skills deficit and core cognitive processes associated with a learning disorder in the area of reading.How do you think each of these deficits might impact a child's ability to be an effective reader?

Question 22

Behavioral interventions such as ________ are used only when there is a possibility of serious self-harm or harm to others.

Question 23

Children in the United States are guaranteed by law to receive specialized educational services through the ________ Act.

Question 24

Jose has been diagnosed with a specific learning disability in reading comprehension.It is likely that he displays deficits in ________ and ________.

Question 25

The core cognitive deficit in reading fluency is ________,while the core deficit in word recognition is ________.

Question 26

What are most common comorbid conditions (medical and psychological)associated with a diagnosis of intellectual developmental disorder?

Question 27

Using three examples,compare and contrast the DSM-V and the AAIDD descriptions of intellectual developmental disorders.

Question 28

Based on what is known about the etiology,diagnosis,and treatment of learning disorders,develop a program that would provide effective prevention and intervention for young children.Identify the key components of such a program.

Question 29

Identify two issues related to the conceptualization of intelligence that impact the understanding of intellectual developmental disorders.

Question 30

Compare and contrast two or three intellectual development disorders discussed in the text in terms of behavioral phenotypes and specific genotypes.

Question 31

Using what is known about learning disorders,develop a brief public service announcement (3-4 sentences)highlighting the important aspects and/or misconceptions related to these disorders and what can be and should be done to help these youth.

Question 32

Children with learning disorders who require intensive academic assistance are often provided special education services as outlined on a/n __________.

Question 33

Identify and discuss of the ethical issues associated with prenatal genetic counseling.If you or your spouse were pregnant,would you agree to prenatal genetic testing? Why or why not?

Question 34

Discuss Edward Zigler's developmental approach to intellectual developmental disorders (IDD),including the developmental-difference debate.How does this approach further the understanding and treatment of IDDs?

Question 35

Using what is known about the cause of intellectual developmental disorders,develop a brief public service announcement (3-4 sentences)highlighting what can be done to prevent and treat these disorders.

Question 36

Compare and contrast the two models (discrepancy and response to intervention)used to identify learning disorders in children.What are the pros and cons of each model in terms of understanding and treating learning disorders?

Question 37

Define and provide an example of genotypes and behavioral phenotypes as they relate to intellectual developmental disorders.

Question 38

Stephen's mother and father are completing a scale used to determine his level of functioning at home in the areas of self-care,communication,and interpersonal relationships.This is likely a measure of his ________.

Question 39

Based on what you've read in the text,develop a lobbying strategy to present to policy makers regarding key components of a supportive and effective program for the prevention and intervention for children with intellectual developmental disorders and learning disorders.