Chapter 8: Learners with Emotional or Behavioural Disorders Flashcards
Most children with emotional or behavioural disorders go unnoticed
True or False
False - they are typically easy to spot due to aggression or being withdrawn
Children with emtotional and behavioural disorders typically have below-average IQ scores
True
Children with emotional and behavioural disorders are not constantly problematic but are more episodic
True or False
True
Children with emotional and behavioural disorders have difficulties making friends
True or False
True
In order to reach diagnosis of of emotional and behavioural disorder you must exhibit:
A) Extreme behaviour that is chronic and unacceptable according to norms
B) Behaviour that puts you at risk for jail
C) You must tantrum at least 3 times per month
A) Extreme behaviour that is chronic and unacceptable according to norms
Researchers have identified two broad, pervasive dimensions of EBD: _______ behaviour that involves striking out and ________ behaviour that involves mental/emotional conflicts
externalizing; internalizing
Girls are more likely to be diagnosed with EBD than boys
True or False
False - boys outnumber girls 5:1
however, this could be due to boys exhibiting more externalizing behaviours
Which of the following is not a major factor causing EBD?
A) Biological disorders and disease B) Pathological family relationships C) Chromosomal irregularities D) Undesirable experiences in school E) Negative cultural or supernatural influences
C) Chromosomal irregularities
What was the purpose of implementing a zero-tolerance policy at schools? what are some criticisms?
There is a zero policy with set discipline for seroious occurrences such as bringing a weapon or drugs to school in order to remove teacher discretion
This policy does not consider context such as whether it was an accident or whether the child has a disability
What is manifestation determination?
When you decide whether a childs misbehaviour is a manifestation of disability
This is based on the idea that it may be unfair to punish a child for engaging in a misbehaviour that is a result of their disability
why is early identification of EBD important?
although it is difficulty, it can be effective in reducing behavioural issues
When behaviours are not targeted they can cause a cycle of negative responses - negative actions result in negative responses from others which heighten negative actions and so on…
Susan and Mike are looking to place their son, Max, in an effective educational program for students with E/BD. They should select a program that includes all of the following elements EXCEPT:
a) systematic, evidenced-based interventions.
b) direct, daily assessment of performance.
c) programming for transfer and maintenance.
d) Emphasis on intensive, short-term intervention.
d) Emphasis on intensive, short-term intervention
