Question 1

The Response to Intervention (RTI) approach is

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A)  a way to identify and serve children with learning disabilities. 
B)  focused on prereferral prevention and intervention. 
C)  based on how a child responds to scientific, research-based intervention. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  a way to identify and serve children with learning disabilities. 
B)  focused on prereferral prevention and intervention. 
C)  based on how a child responds to scientific, research-based intervention. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 2

Which of the following researchers coined the term learning disabilities in 1962?

Accepted Answer

A)  Orton 
B)  Kirk 
C)  Myklebust 
D)  Frostig 
A)  Orton 
B)  Kirk 
C)  Myklebust 
D)  Frostig

Question 3

Andrew is a student who is reported to be "twice exceptional." This indicates that he can be labeled both

Accepted Answer

A)  learning disabled and language impaired. 
B)  gifted and learning disabled. 
C)  learning disabled with EBD. 
D)  deficits in both reading and math. 
A)  learning disabled and language impaired. 
B)  gifted and learning disabled. 
C)  learning disabled with EBD. 
D)  deficits in both reading and math.

Question 4

Discuss the difference between the discrepancy model and the Response to Intervention model in diagnosing a child with a learning disability.

Accepted Answer

Answers should specify that the discrepa

Question 5

Learning disabilities may be a result of

Accepted Answer

A)  neurological differences. 
B)  genetics. 
C)  environmental factors. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  neurological differences. 
B)  genetics. 
C)  environmental factors. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 6

A model for organizing intervention strategies from least to most intensive is called

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A)  intervening hierarchy. 
B)  metacognition. 
C)  discrepancy model. 
D)  IPM. 
A)  intervening hierarchy. 
B)  metacognition. 
C)  discrepancy model. 
D)  IPM.

Question 7

The category "learning disabilities" was originally conceived of as a heterogeneous group of students who shared in common learning problems stemming from_______________.

Accepted Answer

a neurolog

Question 8

Most students with learning disabilities are served

Accepted Answer

A)  in resource rooms. 
B)  in self-contained special education classrooms. 
C)  in general education classrooms without modifications. 
D)  in general education classrooms with appropriate modifications. 
A)  in resource rooms. 
B)  in self-contained special education classrooms. 
C)  in general education classrooms without modifications. 
D)  in general education classrooms with appropriate modifications.

Question 9

is the storage of concepts, words, symbols, and generalization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Episodic memory 
B)  Semantic memory 
C)  Mnemonic memory 
D)  Motor memory 
A)  Episodic memory 
B)  Semantic memory 
C)  Mnemonic memory 
D)  Motor memory

Question 10

A problem with word retrieval and speech fluency is called

Accepted Answer

A)  dysgraphia. 
B)  developmental aphasia. 
C)  apaxia. 
D)  aphonia. 
A)  dysgraphia. 
B)  developmental aphasia. 
C)  apaxia. 
D)  aphonia.

Question 11

The U.S. Department of Education's definition of learning disabilities presumes that such a disability is a result of

Accepted Answer

A)  a problem with a basic psychological process. 
B)  environmental, cultural, or economic disadvantages. 
C)  intellectual or developmental delay. 
D)  visual handicaps. 
A)  a problem with a basic psychological process. 
B)  environmental, cultural, or economic disadvantages. 
C)  intellectual or developmental delay. 
D)  visual handicaps.

Question 12

The RTI approach

Accepted Answer

A)  provides instruction only for students with learning disabilities during transitional periods. 
B)  is the only assessment technique included in IDEA for diagnosing children with learning disabilities. 
C)  allows for early intervention based on the child's needs. 
D)  can only be evaluated by a school psychologist. 
A)  provides instruction only for students with learning disabilities during transitional periods. 
B)  is the only assessment technique included in IDEA for diagnosing children with learning disabilities. 
C)  allows for early intervention based on the child's needs. 
D)  can only be evaluated by a school psychologist.

Question 13

Repeated experiences of failure and frustration can lead to __________in a new situation, even when the situation is not a stressful one.

Accepted Answer

A)  memory failure 
B)  anticipatory anxiety 
C)  social anxiety 
D)  memory anxiety 
A)  memory failure 
B)  anticipatory anxiety 
C)  social anxiety 
D)  memory anxiety

Question 14

Although they may share some common characteristics, children who have learning disabilities represent a wide range of needs and abilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Discuss the term "unexplained underachiever" and how underachievement in general is different from a learning disability.

Accepted Answer

Students may display a discrepancy betwe

Question 16

Which of the following is an academic learning disability?

Accepted Answer

A)  An attention disorder 
B)  A reading problem 
C)  A perceptual-motor disorder 
D)  A memory deficit 
A)  An attention disorder 
B)  A reading problem 
C)  A perceptual-motor disorder 
D)  A memory deficit

Question 17

Memory that can hold large amounts of information for a very short period of time (2-3 seconds) is called

Accepted Answer

A)  motor memory. 
B)  short-term memory. 
C)  sensory memory. 
D)  semantic memory. 
A)  motor memory. 
B)  short-term memory. 
C)  sensory memory. 
D)  semantic memory.

Question 18

John has a problem with figure-ground, closure, and spatial relationships. He is experiencing a problem in

Accepted Answer

A)  megacognitive processes. 
B)  visual perception. 
C)  auditory perception. 
D)  sensory integration. 
A)  megacognitive processes. 
B)  visual perception. 
C)  auditory perception. 
D)  sensory integration.

The Response to Intervention (RTI) approach is

Which of the following researchers coined the term learning disabilities in 1962?

Andrew is a student who is reported to be "twice exceptional." This indicates that he can be labeled both

Discuss the difference between the discrepancy model and the Response to Intervention model in diagnosing a child with a learning disability.

Learning disabilities may be a result of

A model for organizing intervention strategies from least to most intensive is called

The category "learning disabilities" was originally conceived of as a heterogeneous group of students who shared in common learning problems stemming from_______________.

Most students with learning disabilities are served

is the storage of concepts, words, symbols, and generalization.

A problem with word retrieval and speech fluency is called

The U.S. Department of Education's definition of learning disabilities presumes that such a disability is a result of

The RTI approach

Repeated experiences of failure and frustration can lead to __________in a new situation, even when the situation is not a stressful one.

Although they may share some common characteristics, children who have learning disabilities represent a wide range of needs and abilities.

Discuss the term "unexplained underachiever" and how underachievement in general is different from a learning disability.

Which of the following is an academic learning disability?

Memory that can hold large amounts of information for a very short period of time (2-3 seconds) is called

John has a problem with figure-ground, closure, and spatial relationships. He is experiencing a problem in

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Exam 6: Children With Learning Disabilities

The Response to Intervention (RTI) approach is

Which of the following researchers coined the term learning disabilities in 1962?

Andrew is a student who is reported to be "twice exceptional." This indicates that he can be labeled both

Discuss the difference between the discrepancy model and the Response to Intervention model in diagnosing a child with a learning disability.

Learning disabilities may be a result of

A model for organizing intervention strategies from least to most intensive is called

The category "learning disabilities" was originally conceived of as a heterogeneous group of students who shared in common learning problems stemming from_______________.

Most students with learning disabilities are served

is the storage of concepts, words, symbols, and generalization.

A problem with word retrieval and speech fluency is called

The U.S. Department of Education's definition of learning disabilities presumes that such a disability is a result of

The RTI approach

Repeated experiences of failure and frustration can lead to __________in a new situation, even when the situation is not a stressful one.

Although they may share some common characteristics, children who have learning disabilities represent a wide range of needs and abilities.

Discuss the term "unexplained underachiever" and how underachievement in general is different from a learning disability.

Which of the following is an academic learning disability?

Memory that can hold large amounts of information for a very short period of time (2-3 seconds) is called

John has a problem with figure-ground, closure, and spatial relationships. He is experiencing a problem in

Children With Exceptionalities and Their Families

Children With Exceptionalities and Social Institutions: Government, Schools, and the Courts

Early Intervention Supports and Services

Children With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Idd

Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorders

Children With Emotional and Behavior Disorders

Children With Communication, Language, and Speech Disorders

Children Who Have Special Gifts and Talents

Children Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Children With Visual Impairments

Children With Physical Disabilities, Health Impairments, and Multiple or Severe Disabilities

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