Question 1

The primary focus of speech-language pathologists has shifted from language to speech during the evolution of special education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which one of the following is an articulation disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) lisping 
B) stuttering 
C) aphasia 
D) mutism

Question 3

When Alvin,a six-year old,says "e wahtuns yer tee" instead of "It rottens your teeth," he is demonstrating problems with

Accepted Answer

A) phonology. 
B) morphology. 
C) syntax. 
D) pragmatics.

Question 4

Elements of communication that must be considered when thinking about communication disorders include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) the actual execution of communication. 
B) the functions expressed by communication. 
C) the contexts in which communication occurs. 
D) the language in which communication is delivered.

Question 5

All of the following are examples of speech disorders EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) semantic disorder. 
B) articulation disorder. 
C) fluency disorder. 
D) voice disorder.

Question 6

The social interaction,or pragmatic,theory of language development suggests that

Accepted Answer

A) comprehending language is more important than producing language. 
B) language is taught by direct instruction and arrangement of consequences. 
C) language development is easily separated from social and cognitive development. 
D) the natural environment may be arranged to teach more effective language.

Question 7

A failure of the child to understand the sound system of language at an age-appropriate level and in a culturally appropriate way represents

Accepted Answer

A) phonological disorders. 
B) articulation disorders. 
C) voice disorders. 
D) developmental apraxia.

Question 8

Which one of the following is an example of an alternative question-asking strategy?

Accepted Answer

A) focusing on student-initiated questions 
B) reducing the complexity of a question 
C) increasing interaction between student and teacher so both members ask and answer questions 
D) creating several questions with synonymous meaning

Question 9

Encoding,or sending messages,is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) expressive language. 
B) receptive language. 
C) discourse. 
D) communication.

Question 10

Describe each of the five subsystems of language (phonology,morphology,syntax,semantics,and pragmatics)and,for each,provide an original example of an error that would be made by a child who has difficulty with that subsystem.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe each of the five subsystems of...

Question 11

Teachers can assist students with language disorders by offering remedial lessons in the structure of language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

About 5 to 10 percent of Canadian preschool children have speech disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

It is difficult to estimate the prevalence of communication disorders primarily because

Accepted Answer

A) there is so much overlap with other types of exceptionalities. 
B) schools do not maintain accurate records in this area. 
C) many parents are reluctant to allow their children to receive speech and language services. 
D) definitions of communication disorders vary so much from state to state.

Question 14

Describe three of the theories of language that have dominated the study of human communication at various time.Be sure to include the theory that is most popular presently and discuss the reasons for it's popularity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe three of the theories of language...

Question 15

By definition,all communication disorders involve impairments of speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When teaching students with speech and language disorders,the primary role of the classroom teacher is to facilitate the social use of language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Jennie is a preschooler with delayed language development.Language intervention at this level generally focuses on

Accepted Answer

A) articulation errors. 
B) verb forms and plurals. 
C) social interaction. 
D) concept development.

Question 18

Older children and adolescents may need help from a speech-language pathologist if they

Accepted Answer

A) fail to understand instructions in a typical situation. 
B) act aggressively in social situations. 
C) choose not to speak in group settings. 
D) are in the process of learning a second language.

Question 19

In the coming decades,communication disorders are estimated to

Accepted Answer

A) increase. 
B) decrease. 
C) remain stable. 
D) be eradicated.

Question 20

The communication of ideas through an arbitrary system of symbols used according to certain rules that determine meaning is called

Accepted Answer

A) speech. 
B) language. 
C) communication. 
D) phonology.

Exam 9: Learners With Communication Disorders

The primary focus of speech-language pathologists has shifted from language to speech during the evolution of special education.

Which one of the following is an articulation disorder?

When Alvin,a six-year old,says "e wahtuns yer tee" instead of "It rottens your teeth," he is demonstrating problems with

Elements of communication that must be considered when thinking about communication disorders include all of the following EXCEPT

All of the following are examples of speech disorders EXCEPT

The social interaction,or pragmatic,theory of language development suggests that

A failure of the child to understand the sound system of language at an age-appropriate level and in a culturally appropriate way represents

Which one of the following is an example of an alternative question-asking strategy?

Encoding,or sending messages,is referred to as

Describe each of the five subsystems of language (phonology,morphology,syntax,semantics,and pragmatics)and,for each,provide an original example of an error that would be made by a child who has difficulty with that subsystem.

Teachers can assist students with language disorders by offering remedial lessons in the structure of language.

About 5 to 10 percent of Canadian preschool children have speech disorders.

It is difficult to estimate the prevalence of communication disorders primarily because

Describe three of the theories of language that have dominated the study of human communication at various time.Be sure to include the theory that is most popular presently and discuss the reasons for it's popularity.

By definition,all communication disorders involve impairments of speech.

When teaching students with speech and language disorders,the primary role of the classroom teacher is to facilitate the social use of language.

Jennie is a preschooler with delayed language development.Language intervention at this level generally focuses on

Older children and adolescents may need help from a speech-language pathologist if they

In the coming decades,communication disorders are estimated to

The communication of ideas through an arbitrary system of symbols used according to certain rules that determine meaning is called