Deck 7: Children with Emotional and Behavior Disorders

Question 1

Jennifer is consistently unhappy,seems to internalize her problems,and is in tears and depressed much of the time.She has stated that she doesn't believe that she can control her success or failure.Jennifer is suffering from

A) learned helpfulness.
B) learned helplessness.
C) a conduct disorder.
D) socialized aggression.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

According to the Twenty-eight Report to Congress (2008),the most serious problem facing teachers is

A) the level of reading achievement.
B) the inability to manage behavior problems in the classroom.
C) the relationship between drug use and school violence.
D) the demands of the children's parents.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Two dimensions to be considered in distinguishing between normal behaviors and problem behaviors are

A) visibility and latency.
B) visibility and depth.
C) intensity and duration.
D) origination and duration.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

According to the text,there appears to be a linkage between ADHD and

A) anxious behavior.
B) aggressive behavior.
C) withdrawal behavior.
D) socialized-aggression disorders.

Question 5

Two dimensions to be considered in distinguishing between normal behaviors and problem behaviors are

A) visibility and depth.
B) severity and duration.
C) origination and duration.
D) visibility and latency.

Question 6

Suicide is the __________ leading cause of teenage deaths in the United States.

A) first
B) third
C) eighth
D) tenth

Question 7

A child caught between two cultures may display a behavior problem that initiated as a cultural clash,but eventually may develop into a

A) personal adjustment problem.
B) reading problem.
C) math problem.
D) language problem.

Question 8

The federal definition for a student with EBD places all the responsibility for the problem on the

A) parent.
B) child.
C) school environment.
D) siblings.

Question 9

The following group is excluded by definition from receiving special education services,although some schools may serve these students under other categories:

A) students suspended from school for physical aggression.
B) students who use drugs.
C) students who are socially maladjusted.
D) students who are clinically depressed.

Question 10

Ben exhibits behavior problems in school,and his teachers consider him to be a "problem student." The special education teacher works with him on his IEP goals before he goes into the regular classroom for math.This is an example of which tier of the RTI model?

A) Tier I
B) Tier II
C) Tier III
D) Tier IV

Question 11

Brandon's teachers are concerned about an increase in disruptive behavior in the last month since his maternal grandmother passed away.Brandon's change in behavior could be

A) a transient adaptation problem.
B) a conduct disorder.
C) ADHD.
D) a social skills problem.

Question 12

Students with EBD have the most problems in which aspects of the information processing model.

A) classifying
B) executive functioning
C) auditory input
D) reading

Question 13

An example of a successful residential care model is based on the

A) LEAP model.
B) PALS model.
C) wraparound model.
D) re-education model.

Question 14

Kate is very hostile toward authority figures.She is cruel and malicious,and she has few guilt feelings.Which of these patterns of deviant behavior best describes Kate?

A) Anxiety-withdrawal
B) Conduct disorder
C) ADHD
D) Depression

Question 15

Learned helplessness results in

A) an increase in performance after failure.
B) deterioration of performance after failure.
C) maintenance of performance after failure.
D) heightened feelings of mastery after failure.

Question 16

One type of behavior that seems to be passed on from generation to generation is the pattern of

A) physical abuse.
B) disruptive behavior.
C) suicide.
D) substance abuse.

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of a problem with excessive internal control?

A) Conduct disorder
B) Anxiety disorder
C) Social skills deficiency
D) Aggressive behavior

Question 18

The child's behavior is not the only variable that determines the classification of behavior as a problem.Another significant variable is the

A) time the behavior occurs.
B) person who perceives the behavior as inappropriate.
C) place in which the behavior occurs.
D) reaction of the child to his or her own behavior.

Question 19

In developing a "student behavior contract" it is important to specify

A) time of behavior.
B) rewards and consequences.
C) why the contract is necessary.
D) antecedent conditions.

Question 20

Which of the following strategies is considered a "high-cost" intervention for teachers?

A) Structuring schedules
B) Giving recognition for achievement
C) Reminding a student about the classroom rules
D) Conducting a group meeting on a problem behavior

Question 21

The Re-ed program stresses positive wellness and builds academic competencies in students with EBD.This is an example of

A) an inclusionary model.
B) a residential care model.
C) a second tier RTI model.
D) a special education classroom model.

Question 22

If a teacher wanted to understand the intended objective or intent of a student's behavior as well as describe the behavior,she would want to conduct a(n)

A) functional behavior assessment.
B) ecological assessment.
C) family interview.
D) home-based observation.

Question 23

An approach that consists of pairing students where one is the player (student with EBD)and the other one is a coach (a student who has been trained to help)is called

A) PALS.
B) social learning theory.
C) cognitive learning theory.
D) RTI.

Question 24

A variety of professional skills,including those of _______________,are required to make a difference in the life situation for students with behavior disorders.

A) educators, law enforcement officers, and politicians
B) educators, psychologists, and a support teacher
C) educators, counselors, and lobbyists
D) educators, psychologists, and attorneys

Question 25

Studies that measure the intellectual abilities of students with conduct disorders find that,as a group,these students score in the ___________________ range of intelligence.

A) mildly IDD
B) moderately IDD
C) below-average
D) normal

Question 26

Which of the following could be used to make ten-year-old Michelle more able to cope with her environment?

A) Teaching her how to understand and avoid failure
B) Allowing her to succeed in every situation
C) Minimizing the need to learn from failure
D) Maintaining a protective class environment

Question 27

According to Walker,Calvin,& Ramsey,1995,early discipline problems can accurately predict later

A) suicide attempts.
B) hyperactivity.
C) depression.
D) adjustment problems.

Question 28

An approach to reducing office referrals for misbehavior that involves school-wide management strategies is

A) specialized group behavioral support.
B) specialized individual behavioral support.
C) universal group behavioral support.
D) contingency contracting.

Question 29

In the area of social skills training,the area that is the biggest problem for students is

A) generalization of the skills from one environment to another.
B) losing their temper when asked to do something.
C) maintaining the skill in the same environment.
D) the lack of appropriate language development.

Question 30

ABA is a method of modifying student behavior and is based on the work of

A) Freud.
B) Redl.
C) Skinner.
D) Adler.

Question 31

A coercive cycle is

A) the increase of aggression when children fight back with a child with EBD.
B) when a child's aggression brings forth a hostile reaction from a parent and in turn the child becomes more aggressive.
C) the discussion and practice of nonaggressive behavior.
D) the end result of a life-space interview.

Question 32

Many students with conduct disorders live in a home environment in which parental punishment is

A) fair and consistent.
B) harsh and consistent.
C) harsh and sporadic.
D) nonexistent.

Question 33

The intervention strategy that provides a desirable consequence immediately following a behavior is called

A) positive reinforcement.
B) psychodynamic therapy.
C) ecological modification.
D) drug therapy.

Question 34

Which of these statements is likely true concerning the aggressive behavior that gets students into trouble in school?

A) This behavior was clearly observable before they enter school.
B) This behavior was somewhat observable before they enter school.
C) This behavior was not observable before they enter school.
D) This behavior is the fault of the school rather than the child.

Question 35

Verbally praising a student who is behaving appropriately is an example of

A) controlling problem behavior.
B) supporting desirable behavior.
C) operant conditioning.
D) contingency contracting.

Question 36

The self-determination of how the student's behavior compares to a preset criteria is called

A) self-control.
B) self-monitoring.
C) self-evaluation.
D) self-reinforcement.

Question 37

An example of a second-tier behavioral support activity is a(n)

A) universal group behavior support.
B) positive behavior support.
C) IEP.
D) suspension for the behavior.

Question 38

In regards to bullying,boys experience more ______________,while girls experience more ____________

A) psychological intimidation, physically threaten
B) money extortion, psychological intimidation
C) physical bullying, psychological intimidation
D) physical bullying, parental bullying

Question 39

Gary is engaging in disruptive behavior in his classroom.His teacher sends him to an area in another classroom,where the cooperating teacher reviews the inappropriate behavior with him after he has calmed down.This strategy is called

A) think-time.
B) functional behavior assessment.
C) contingency contracting.
D) modeling.

Question 40

Which of the following is not a reason why Social Skills Training Programs often do not show improvements?

A) The lack of intensity of treatment
B) Targeting the specific behaviors in need of modification
C) The lack of inclusion opportunities
D) Failure of generalization

Question 41

A major advantage of using a computer as a learning tool for a student with EBD is

A) the increased need for an inclusion classroom.
B) it does not require the student to develop social skills.
C) the objective and neutral response provided by the computer to a student's provoking or challenging behavior.
D) the school does not have to provide a one-to-one instructor for the child

Question 42

If a teacher wanted to understand the intended objective or intent of a student's behavior as well as describe the behavior,she would want to conduct a(n)

A) family interview.
B) ecological assessment.
C) functional behavior assessment.
D) home-based observation.

Question 43

The self-determination of how the student's behavior compares to a pre-set criteria is called

A) self-monitoring.
B) self-determined behavior.
C) self-evaluation.
D) self-control.

Question 44

Which of the following is not an example of internalized problem?

A) Withdrawn
B) Aggression
C) Anxiety
D) Depression

Question 45

Unlike children with other disabilities,youngsters with behavior disorders

A) are often blamed for their condition.
B) do not receive special education services.
C) experience very few conflicts with their parents.
D) usually make good grades in school.

Question 46

Research has found that violent video games

A) do not influence a child's behavior.
B) increase aggressive feelings.
C) decrease aggressive feelings.
D) makes the child more sensitive to other's problems.

Question 47

The perspective that behavior can be modified using an "Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence" approach is based on

A) social learning theory.
B) applied behavioral analysis.
C) ecological strategies.
D) control therapy.

Question 48

The self-determination of whether or not a target behavior has occurred and should be recorded is an example of

A) self-control.
B) self-monitoring.
C) self-evaluation.
D) self-reinforcement.

Question 49

School wide behavior supports is an example of which Tier of the RTI Model?

A) Tier III
B) Tier II
C) Tier I
D) Would not be considered a tier function.

Question 50

The Office of Special Education Programs reported in 2003 that only about ________ of EBD students completed secondary schooling.

A) 20 percent
B) 40 percent
C) 60 percent
D) 80 percent

Question 51

Which of the following is a possible negative result of medication for behavior disorders?

A) Reducing the student's own sense of self-control.
B) Increasing the student's need for independence.
C) Reducing the student's own sense of self-importance.
D) There are no negative effects; medication is always helpful.

Question 52

Learned helplessness results in

A) deterioration of performance after failure.
B) an increase in performance after failure.
C) maintenance of performance after failure.
D) heightened feelings of mastery after failure.

Question 53

The child's behavior is not the only variable that determines the classification of behavior as a problem.Another significant variable is the

A) time the behavior occurs.
B) place in which the behavior occurs.
C) reaction of the child to his or her own behavior.
D) person who perceives the behavior as inappropriate.

Question 54

The "zero tolerance" approach

A) can create counterhostility on the part of the school.
B) can drastically increase school violence.
C) can drastically reduce the number of students with EBD in public schools.
D) can increase higher self-esteem and educational achievement in students with EBD.

Question 55

The A-B-C approach is based on the work of

A) Freud.
B) Skinner.
C) Itard.
D) Scaeffer.

Question 56

Which of the following is a possible negative result of medication for behavior disorders?

A) Reducing the student's own sense of self-control
B) Increasing the student's need for independence
C) Reducing the student's own sense of self-importance
D) There are no negative effects; medication is always helpful.

Question 57

Hyperactivity and conduct disorders occur

A) in males twice as often than in females.
B) in males four to eight times more often than in females.
C) in females four to eight times more often than in males.
D) the amount in males and females.

Question 58

PALS is an example of

A) a social skills curriculum.
B) the self-instruction model.
C) the wraparound approach.
D) a peer tutoring approach.

Question 59

In a longitudinal study following children through school and into early adulthood,which of these factors in early childhood indicated a high risk for overall adult maladjustment?

A) Passive temperament
B) Lack of parental conflict
C) Presence of developmental disorders
D) Chronic high aggressive behavior

Question 60

Substance abuse

A) is not considered a problem with students with EBD.
B) is one of the most serious side problems with students with EBD.
C) is no more serious for students with EBD than for their age mates.
D) is a problem, but not a serious problem for students with EBD.

Question 61

Match each statement to the item listed below
a.Replacement Behaviors
b.School behavior supports
c.Coercive cycle
d.Functional behavioral assessment
e.Support teacher
Positive behaviors designed to replace unacceptable behavior shown by children with behavior disorders.

Question 62

Identify and discuss several potential causes of behavior problems.

Question 63

Match each statement to the item listed below
a.Replacement Behaviors
b.School behavior supports
c.Coercive cycle
d.Functional behavioral assessment
e.Support teacher
A pattern of hostile,reactive responding between children and parents.

Question 64

____________________ in children is the belief that nothing they do can stop bad things from happening.This results in severe deterioration in performance after failure.

Question 65

With respect to school violence,"Zero tolerance"

A) reduces violence.
B) increases violence.
C) redefines violence.
D) does not seem to reduce violence.

Question 66

Describe the method of Positive Behavior Supports that can be used to change inappropriate behavior in students with EBD.

Question 67

Match each statement to the item listed below
a.Replacement Behaviors
b.School behavior supports
c.Coercive cycle
d.Functional behavioral assessment
e.Support teacher
A multi-step procedure carried out for the purpose of understanding the intended objective of the student's behavior as well as describing that behavior.

Question 68

The ____________________ makes extensive use of agencies outside the school program,though they are expected to include school personnel in the planning.The family is also a critical part of this planning if it is to work,and strong efforts are made to involve them.

Question 69

____________________ is the basic concept that misbehavior should not necessarily be followed by punishment of one sort or another,but with attempts to understand the causes or antecedents of the misbehavior.

Question 70

____________________ takes the student away from possibly negative interactions with other students and gives him or her a chance to cool off.

Question 71

In many settings the EBD specialist has the role of

A) Caseworker.
B) social worker.
C) classroom teacher.
D) support teacher.

Question 72

Match each statement to the item listed below
a.Replacement Behaviors
b.School behavior supports
c.Coercive cycle
d.Functional behavioral assessment
e.Support teacher
A direct-service special teacher who works in the classroom with the regular teacher to provide support,encouragement,and therapeutic tutoring.

Question 73

One of the most frequently used methods of modifying student behavior is ____________________.

Question 74

It has been widely accepted that here is an interaction between ____________________ and ____________________ in the development of aggressive and hostile behavior in children.

Question 75

Describe some cognitive strategy techniques that are used to help students manage their own behavior.

Question 76

____________________ is partly defined as the inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships with peers and teachers.

Question 77

A "transient adaptation problem"

A) is a conduct disorder.
B) is caused by inclusion.
C) is not a behavior disorder.
D) is a post-school problem.

Question 78

Suicide ranks as the _________ leading cause of death in teenagers.

A) first
B) second
C) third
D) fifth

Question 79

Acting out aggressively often and intensely could be considered a

A) conduct disorder.
B) internalized disorder.
C) anxious disorder.
D) compulsive disorder.

Question 80

Match each statement to the item listed below
a.Replacement Behaviors
b.School behavior supports
c.Coercive cycle
d.Functional behavioral assessment
e.Support teacher
An attempt to use behavior principles to create an emotionally healthy school environment.