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Child and Adolescent Development for Educators, 2/e
Judith Meece, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Student Study Guide by Nancy Defrates-Densch

Children with Exceptional Learning Needs

Multiple Choice Quiz



1

Which of the following is a risk factor, occurring postnatally, associated with high incidence disabilities in children?
A)cerebral trauma
B)maternal infection
C)chromosomal abnormalities
D)exposure to radiation
2

Which of the following is NOT an affective characteristic associated with giftedness?
A)persistent, goal-directed behavior
B)earlier development of an inner locus of control and satisfaction
C)advanced level of moral judgment
D)social maladjustment
3

Students with this disability have difficulties that occur across all areas -- "learning, communication, social, academic, vocational, and independent living skills."
A)mental retardation
B)giftedness
C)specific learning disability
D)ADHD
4

Which of the following is an approach that may be appropriate for children with mental retardation?
A)acceleration
B)enrichment
C)functional academics
5

For children with what level of mental retardation would support of functional academics be most appropriate?
A)mild
B)moderate
C)severe/profound
6

Which of the following is NOT a diagnostic criterion for a diagnosis of conduct disorders?
A)aggression
B)destruction of property
C)lying or theft
D)advanced perspective-taking skills
7

Which of the following was identified in the Kauai Longitudinal Study as a protective factor in adulthood for children with behavior disorders?
A)the development of a relationship with a supportive friend or spouse
B)availability of special education services as young people
C)co-existing physical abnormalities
D)poor scores on non-verbal measures of problem-solving abilities
8

In what way are most children with behavior disorders similar to those with specific learning disabilities?
A)both are almost always of above average intelligence
B)both have a pattern of poor academic performance despite an average range of cognitive ability
C)both have a pattern of high academic performance despite low intelligence
D)both have a pattern of low academic performance due to low intelligence
9

Sam is a general education student. Twice per week he spends a portion of his day in a special education class interacting with peers who have various disabilities. This approach is known as __________________.
A)inclusion
B)partial participation
C)reverse mainstreaming
D)none of the above
10

Max is a student who spends the bulk of his day in a special education classroom. However, he also spends time in the general classroom engaged in activities modified to fit his abilities. This approach is known as __________________.
A)inclusion
B)partial participation
C)reverse mainstreaming
D)none of the above
11

A child who cannot read newsprint-size letters, even with corrective lenses, but has some useful visual functioning, would be classified as what?
A)blind
B)blind deaf
C)low vision
D)high vision
12

Which of the following is NOT possible concerning a child classified as blind?
A)She has 20/200 vision.
B)She has a limited field of vision (20 degrees).
C)She needs help using any vision that remains, while also receiving adaptations
D)a and b
13

Which of the following is not a teaching style associated with teachers competent to teach a diverse range of students?
A)emphasize academic instruction
B)ensure that all students meet the same high standards regardless of their ability
C)provide specific feedback on both correct and incorrect responses
D)redirect students when they are off-task
14

According to your text, what has been the most successful and popular technique for integrating exceptional children into general classrooms?
A)cooperative learning
B)peer directed learning
C)self-directed learning
D)teacher directed learning
15

Which of the following has NOT been identified as a possible cause of learning disabilities?
A)lack of structure in the home
B)lack of stimulation
C)excessive, chaotic stimulation
D)All of the above are possible causes of learning disabilities.