Question 1

The probability of damage to the fetus is highest when infection occurs during

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A)  the birth process. 
B)  conception. 
C)  the first three months of pregnancy. 
D)  the last three months of pregnancy. 
A)  the birth process. 
B)  conception. 
C)  the first three months of pregnancy. 
D)  the last three months of pregnancy.

Question 2

Describe intervention based on normal patterns of growth.

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Intervention based on normal patterns of

Question 3

List criteria that professionals should apply as they put the definition of intellectual disabilities into practice:

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1. Limitations in a person's present fun

Question 4

The ability to use conceptual, social, and practical skills to function in everyday life is described as

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A)  communication behavior. 
B)  adaptive behavior. 
C)  self-advocacy behavior. 
D)  intellectual behavior. 
A)  communication behavior. 
B)  adaptive behavior. 
C)  self-advocacy behavior. 
D)  intellectual behavior.

Question 5

There are approximately students with intellectual disabilities between the ages of six and twenty-one in the public schools.

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A)  1.5 million 
B)  1 million 
C)  414,000 
D)  300,000 
A)  1.5 million 
B)  1 million 
C)  414,000 
D)  300,000

Question 6

Self-help skills include:

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A)  eye contact, asking questions, and maintaining attention during conversation. 
B)  crawling, reaching, and manipulating objects. 
C)  eating, dressing, and maintaining personal hygiene. 
D)  literacy, numeracy, and maintaining cognitive function. 
A)  eye contact, asking questions, and maintaining attention during conversation. 
B)  crawling, reaching, and manipulating objects. 
C)  eating, dressing, and maintaining personal hygiene. 
D)  literacy, numeracy, and maintaining cognitive function.

Question 7

An individual who scores more than two standard deviations below average meets AAIDD's definition of having intellectual disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is a condition in which an excess of cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the skull?

Accepted Answer

A)  Microcephaly 
B)  Anencephaly 
C)  Hydrocephaly 
D)  Encephalitis 
A)  Microcephaly 
B)  Anencephaly 
C)  Hydrocephaly 
D)  Encephalitis

Question 9

Describe the prevalence of intellectual disabilities.

Accepted Answer

The prevalence of intellectual disabilit

Question 10

Ian has been using Velcro attached to his name tag to identify his desk. Without prompting he has begun placing his name tag on his other belongings. Ian is is demonstrating:

Accepted Answer

A)  information processing theories. 
B)  self-regulation. 
C)  learned helplessness. 
D)  generalization. 
A)  information processing theories. 
B)  self-regulation. 
C)  learned helplessness. 
D)  generalization.

Question 11

Discuss the four recommended classification levels as proposed by AAIDD.

Accepted Answer

The four AAIDD classification levels are

Question 12

Memory deficits in individuals with intellectual disabilities may be attributed to difficulty in

Accepted Answer

A)  focusing on relevant stimuli in learning situations. 
B)  focusing on relevant stimuli in real-life situations. 
C)  attending to the right things. 
D)  focusing on relevant stimuli in learning situations, focusing on relevant stimuli in real-life situations, and attending to the right things. 
A)  focusing on relevant stimuli in learning situations. 
B)  focusing on relevant stimuli in real-life situations. 
C)  attending to the right things. 
D)  focusing on relevant stimuli in learning situations, focusing on relevant stimuli in real-life situations, and attending to the right things.

Question 13

The more an individual engages in valued activities, the more likely it is that a(n) exists between the person and the environment.

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A)  adaptive fit 
B)  inclusive relationship 
C)  antagonistic relationship 
D)  poor fit 
A)  adaptive fit 
B)  inclusive relationship 
C)  antagonistic relationship 
D)  poor fit

Question 14

Identify three areas that should be addressed in programs for elementary-aged students with intellectual disabilities.

Accepted Answer

1) Motor skills; 2) Self-help

Question 15

Examples of assistive technology include

Accepted Answer

A)  computers. 
B)  wheelchairs. 
C)  electronic devices. 
D)  computers, wheelchairs, and electronic devices. 
A)  computers. 
B)  wheelchairs. 
C)  electronic devices. 
D)  computers, wheelchairs, and electronic devices.

Question 16

List the four areas of classification needed support for individuals to function in the natural settings of home and community.

Accepted Answer

Intermittent. Supports are provided on a

Question 17

A comprehensive employment training program for students with intellectual disabilities would include

Accepted Answer

A)  simulated work experiences that are provided in a school-based setting. 
B)  training that focuses on developing an occupation as opposed to preparing for specific jobs. 
C)  training that takes place in sheltered work environments. 
D)  employment training that occurs in community settings prior to graduation. 
A)  simulated work experiences that are provided in a school-based setting. 
B)  training that focuses on developing an occupation as opposed to preparing for specific jobs. 
C)  training that takes place in sheltered work environments. 
D)  employment training that occurs in community settings prior to graduation.

Question 18

The development of fine motor skills is initially dependent upon the child's .

Accepted Answer

A)  ability to visually fix upon an object. 
B)  ability to visually track a moving target. 
C)  eye-hand coordination. 
D)  ability to visually fix upon an object, ability to visually track a moving target, and eye-hand coordination. 
A)  ability to visually fix upon an object. 
B)  ability to visually track a moving target. 
C)  eye-hand coordination. 
D)  ability to visually fix upon an object, ability to visually track a moving target, and eye-hand coordination.

Question 19

Research has been able to determine the exact contribution of nature and nurture to intellectual growth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Describe why inclusion of students with intellectual disabilities with their nondisabled peers is an important part of an appropriate educational program.

Accepted Answer

Regardless of the severity of their cond

The probability of damage to the fetus is highest when infection occurs during

Describe intervention based on normal patterns of growth.

List criteria that professionals should apply as they put the definition of intellectual disabilities into practice:

The ability to use conceptual, social, and practical skills to function in everyday life is described as

There are approximately students with intellectual disabilities between the ages of six and twenty-one in the public schools.

Self-help skills include:

An individual who scores more than two standard deviations below average meets AAIDD's definition of having intellectual disabilities.

What is a condition in which an excess of cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the skull?

Describe the prevalence of intellectual disabilities.

Ian has been using Velcro attached to his name tag to identify his desk. Without prompting he has begun placing his name tag on his other belongings. Ian is is demonstrating:

Discuss the four recommended classification levels as proposed by AAIDD.

Memory deficits in individuals with intellectual disabilities may be attributed to difficulty in

The more an individual engages in valued activities, the more likely it is that a(n) exists between the person and the environment.

Identify three areas that should be addressed in programs for elementary-aged students with intellectual disabilities.

Examples of assistive technology include

List the four areas of classification needed support for individuals to function in the natural settings of home and community.

A comprehensive employment training program for students with intellectual disabilities would include

The development of fine motor skills is initially dependent upon the child's .

Research has been able to determine the exact contribution of nature and nurture to intellectual growth.

Describe why inclusion of students with intellectual disabilities with their nondisabled peers is an important part of an appropriate educational program.

Understanding Exceptionalities in the 21st Century

Inclusion and Multidisciplinary Collaboration in the Early Childhood and Elementary School Years

Education for All

Secondary Education and Transition Planning

Cultural and Linguistic Diversity

Exceptionalities and Families

Learning Disabilities

Emotionalbehavioral Disorders

Communication Disorders

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Severe and Multiple Disabilities

Sensory Disabilities: Hearing and Vision Loss

Physical Disabilities and Other Health Disorders

Gifted, Creative, and Talented

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Exam 9: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

The probability of damage to the fetus is highest when infection occurs during

Describe intervention based on normal patterns of growth.

List criteria that professionals should apply as they put the definition of intellectual disabilities into practice:

The ability to use conceptual, social, and practical skills to function in everyday life is described as

There are approximately students with intellectual disabilities between the ages of six and twenty-one in the public schools.

Self-help skills include:

An individual who scores more than two standard deviations below average meets AAIDD's definition of having intellectual disabilities.

What is a condition in which an excess of cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the skull?

Describe the prevalence of intellectual disabilities.

Ian has been using Velcro attached to his name tag to identify his desk. Without prompting he has begun placing his name tag on his other belongings. Ian is is demonstrating:

Discuss the four recommended classification levels as proposed by AAIDD.

Memory deficits in individuals with intellectual disabilities may be attributed to difficulty in

The more an individual engages in valued activities, the more likely it is that a(n) exists between the person and the environment.

Identify three areas that should be addressed in programs for elementary-aged students with intellectual disabilities.

Examples of assistive technology include

List the four areas of classification needed support for individuals to function in the natural settings of home and community.

A comprehensive employment training program for students with intellectual disabilities would include

The development of fine motor skills is initially dependent upon the child's .

Research has been able to determine the exact contribution of nature and nurture to intellectual growth.

Describe why inclusion of students with intellectual disabilities with their nondisabled peers is an important part of an appropriate educational program.

Understanding Exceptionalities in the 21st Century

Inclusion and Multidisciplinary Collaboration in the Early Childhood and Elementary School Years

Education for All

Secondary Education and Transition Planning

Cultural and Linguistic Diversity

Exceptionalities and Families

Learning Disabilities

Emotionalbehavioral Disorders

Communication Disorders

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Severe and Multiple Disabilities

Sensory Disabilities: Hearing and Vision Loss

Physical Disabilities and Other Health Disorders

Gifted, Creative, and Talented

Filters