Deck 4: Parents, Families, and Exceptionality

Question 1

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 1

C

Question 2

Listening to parents and other caregivers with understanding is known as

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

Answer 2

A

Question 3

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

A)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

Answer 3

D

Question 4

According to Family Systems Theory, an issue such as a child's exceptionality can only be fully understood within the context of

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

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

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 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

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 17

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 18

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

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

Question 19

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 20

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

A)resentment
B)jealousy
C)rejection
D)all of the above

Question 21

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 22

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

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

Question 23

In order 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 24

"Inputs" in relation to family characteristics can include

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

Question 25

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 26

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 27

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 28

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 29

The primary decision maker for a child's future is

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

Question 30

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 31

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 32

One source of aid that may relieve some of the burden of childcare 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 33

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 34

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 35

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 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

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 38

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 39

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 40

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

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 41

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

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

_____________ 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 44

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)PL99-457
D)The Americans with Disabilities Act

Question 45

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 46

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 & Shogren

Question 47

A disproportionate number of cultural minority students are enrolled in special education.

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

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 50

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

Question 51

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 52

There is general consensus across cultures as to what "having a disability" means.

Question 53

_____________ are those features that make a family unique.

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

Question 54

The relationships and interactions among and between family sub-systems.

A)Adaptability
B)Family Functions
C)Family Life Cycle
D)Family Interactions

Question 55

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

Question 56

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

Question 57

The time period (mid-140's to early 1970's) is characterized by_________ according to Frieidson (1970)

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

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

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

Question 60

_______________ 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 61

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

Question 62

Why are Life Cycle functions considered to be highly age related?

Question 63

Why is sensitive and caring support from professionals especially important?

Question 64

What is an underlying assumption of the family-systems model?

Question 65

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

Question 66

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

Question 67

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

Question 68

IDEA ushered in a new era of child -parent relationships

Question 69

List three factors that may affect how a family copes with and adapts to a member's disability.

Question 70

Life cycle changes are age related.

Question 71

Briefly describe the role of the teacher in working with multicultural families.

Question 72

What piece of federal legislation requires that parents participate fully in education decisions affecting their son or daughter?

Question 73

List and briefly describe three of the seven family functions.

Question 74

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

Question 75

How does a child with an exceptionality affect his or her family?

Question 76

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

Question 77

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

Question 78

Why are parents considered a valuable resource for professionals?

Question 79

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 80

The developmental changes that occur over time within a family are referred to as the: