Final Exam

Question 1

T or F:

In 1990, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act was renamed the Americans with Disabilities Act

Answer 1

False

Question 2

T or F:

There are no advantages to labeling a child with a disability.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

T or F:

An Individualized Education Program must be prepared for every student enrolled in a formal special education program.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

T or F:

The terms Least Restrictive Environment and Mainstreaming are synonymous.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

T or F:

An example of Segregated Special Education Program is a Resource Room.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

T or F:

Federal government data indicate that mainstreaming is working.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

T or F:

Children may appear to be engaged in learning even though they are not.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

T or F:

Test should be modified for students with mild disabilities in their construction, design, and administration.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

T or F:

Students with mild disabilities have no difficulty with engaged time.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

T or F:

Emotional intelligence can be measured like IQ.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

T or F:

When using values clarification in the classroom the teacher encourages reflection.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

T or F:

Social skills can be taught directly or indirectly.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Students with mild disabilities are often recognized.

A. During school years
B. At birth
C. When employed
D. During infancy

Answer 13

A. During school years

Question 14

Which of the following is not considered to be a disability due to genetics?

A. Schizophrenia
B. Riley Day syndrome
C. Dyslexia
D. Fetal alcohol syndrome

Answer 14

D. Fetal alcohol syndrome

Question 15

Which of the following is a disorder characterized by inattention and hyperactivity?

A Pervasive developmental delay
B. Asperger’s syndrome
C. Nonverbal learning disability
D. ADHD

Answer 15

D. ADHD

Question 16

The most vulnerable at-risk population is

A. Adolescents
B. Adults
C. Infants
D. College students

Answer 16

C. Infants

Question 17

Specific learning disabilities are attributed primarily to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ disorder.
A. Environmental 
B. Cultural 
C. Economic 
D. Neurological

Answer 17

D. Neurological

Question 18

Students with preferred mode of right hemispheric thinking are especially at an advantage when the teacher relies upon

A. Sequenced learning
B. Verbal skills
C. Artistic skill
D. Analysis of problems

Answer 18

C. Artistic skills

Question 19

According to Mallory’s (1971) interviews with high school students, teachers earn students respect when they
A. Post rules and reinforce students for following those rules
B. Build self-confidence, independent thinking, and personal expression
C. Help students learn about themselves and the world around them
D. Prepares students for college

Answer 19

B. Build self confidence, independent thinking, and personal expression

Question 20

All of the following would be observed in a student-centered classroom except

A. Four students creating a play at the writing center.
B. Three students sitting on pillow reading library books in the “ quiet corner”
C. A student working on a brain teaser at the math center
D. All students sitting at their desks completing handouts on the use of commas

Answer 20

D. All students sitting at their desk completing handouts on the use of commas.

Question 21

The “learning style” literature emphasizes
A. “Correct” teaching methods 
B. Conformity
C. Student difference 
D. Completion of curriculum objectives

Answer 21

Student differences

Question 22

A functional curriculum
A. Emphasizes topics needed to prepare students for college
B. Takes the place of vocational training or education
C. Seeks to improve student’s grades
D. Includes life skills and teaches them in the classroom and community

Answer 22

D. Includes life skills and teaches them in the classroom and community.

Question 23

According to Glasser, students have four needs that schools should strive to fulfill. Which of the following is not on the list?

A. Students need to belong
B. Students need power
C. Students need freedom
D. Students need discipline

Answer 23

D. Students need discipline

Question 24

Baker (1985) reported a strong relationship between acceptable school behavior and

A. Graduation rates
B. Good grades
C. College admissions
D. High SAT scores

Answer 24

Good grades

Question 25

The aim of discipline is to teach

A. Students to help determine rules and sanctions.
B. Students how to conduct classroom meetings.
C. Students causes for misbehavior.
D. Students how to behave in a socially responsible manner.

Answer 25

D. Students how to behave in a socially responsible manner

Question 26

Teachers who believe students need to learn to be responsible for their own behavior

A. Do not tolerate name calling
B. Assume students know how they are expected to behave
C. Approach discipline as in end in itself
D. Approach discipline as a process

Answer 26

D. Approach discipline as a process

Question 27

________ is a common problem today that is not receiving attention. It can be triggered by isolation, alienation, abuse, and drugs as well as other factors.

Answer 27

Suicide

Question 28

______________ is the process of rewarding good behavior and punishing the bad behavior.

Answer 28

Behavior modification

Question 29

For the classroom teacher, the main difficulty in dealing with mildly disturbed students is __________.

Answer 29

Motivation

Question 30

_____________ is a function of the environment according to behaviorists.

Answer 30

Behavior

Question 31

List three environmental causes of intellectual disability and provide an example of each.

Answer 31

Toxin
Deprivation
Health

Question 32

Examples of toxins that cause intellectual disabilities

Answer 32

Lead
Mercury
Radiation 
Drugs 
Alcohol

Question 33

Examples of deprivation that causes intellectual disabilities.

Answer 33

Prematurity
Fetal malnutrition
Trauma

Question 34

Examples of heath causes of intellectual disabilities.

Answer 34

Chromosomal abnormalities such as Down syndrome.
High bilirubin levels
Infections either at birth or after birth.

Question 35

How can teacher communicate with parents?

Answer 35

Teachers can contact parents in a written form such as a letter home or text through a school approved app.
Teacher can call a parent