Question 1

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

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Question 2

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.

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Question 3

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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?

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

Question 5

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.

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Question 6

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 ________.

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Question 7

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

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Question 8

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.

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Question 9

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?

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Question 10

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

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Question 11

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

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Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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?

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Question 14

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.

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Question 15

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

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Question 18

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

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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 19

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

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Exam 7: Intellectual Developmental Disorder and Learning Disorders

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

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.

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

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?

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.

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 ________.

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

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.

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?

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

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

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

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?

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.

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

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

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

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

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