Question 1

The developmental changes that occur over time within a family are referred to as the ______.

Accepted Answer

Family life cycle

Question 2

Arguably,the most powerful way in which grandparents can contribute to the family with a child with a disability is

Accepted Answer

A) acting as alternative caregivers. 
B) providing sources of community support. 
C) helping with chores. 
D) providing emotional support. 
A) acting as alternative caregivers. 
B) providing sources of community support. 
C) helping with chores. 
D) providing emotional support. D

Question 3

Life cycle changes are age related.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The family is our most fundamental societal institution; it is the cornerstone of our society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The degree of freedom and independence experienced by each member of a family is known as ______.

Accepted Answer

A) cohesion 
B) adaptability 
C) transitions 
D) family life cycle 
A) cohesion 
B) adaptability 
C) transitions 
D) family life cycle

Question 6

______ can easily develop into ______,especially if the typical sibling perceives that he or she has lost "favor" with the parents.

Accepted Answer

A) Hostility,guilt 
B) Resentment,jealousy 
C) Grief,fear 
D) Jealousy,hostility 
A) Hostility,guilt 
B) Resentment,jealousy 
C) Grief,fear 
D) Jealousy,hostility

Question 7

An obstacle that may inhibit cultural minority families' involvement in education is

Accepted Answer

A) deference to teachers and other professionals as decision makers 
B) lack of trust in the education system 
C) lack of knowledge of their rights as parents 
D) all of these 
A) deference to teachers and other professionals as decision makers 
B) lack of trust in the education system 
C) lack of knowledge of their rights as parents 
D) all of these

Question 8

Cultural heritage can affect how a family reacts to a child with a disability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The stages of parental reaction to having a child with a disability should be viewed as

Accepted Answer

A) the same for all families. 
B) fixed and linear. 
C) fluid and variable. 
D) the same for both parents. 
A) the same for all families. 
B) fixed and linear. 
C) fluid and variable. 
D) the same for both parents.

Question 10

All of the following are current descriptions of how service providers and professionals view the parents of exceptional children except this:

Accepted Answer

A) Collaborators 
B) Advocates 
C) Adversaries 
D) Partners 
A) Collaborators 
B) Advocates 
C) Adversaries 
D) Partners

Question 11

The role of the family changes when there is a child with exceptionality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Why are life cycle functions considered highly age related?

Accepted Answer

Priorities

Question 13

What is an underlying assumption of the family systems model?

Accepted Answer

The family is an int

Question 14

Issues that the parents of a child with a disability might address when the child is an adolescent (ages 12-21)are

Accepted Answer

Adjusting emotionally to possible chroni

Question 15

The contemporary emphasis of parent-professional relationships implies that

Accepted Answer

A) families are full and equal partners with professionals 
B) the professionals have more knowledge than parents 
C) the parents control the decision-making process 
D) the quality of humankind is better with selective breeding 
A) families are full and equal partners with professionals 
B) the professionals have more knowledge than parents 
C) the parents control the decision-making process 
D) the quality of humankind is better with selective breeding

Question 16

It is safe to assume that all families will view the diagnosis of their child with a disability as a devastating tragedy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

This feeling may stem from the negative feelings siblings have about their brother or sister,or it may be a consequence of having mistreated their sibling.

Accepted Answer

A) resentment 
B) jealousy 
C) hostility 
D) guilt 
A) resentment 
B) jealousy 
C) hostility 
D) guilt

Question 18

When parents receive news of their child's disability,they will sometimes ______________ as a form of escape from the reality of the disability.

Accepted Answer

A) take drugs 
B) use denial 
C) ignore the disability 
D) exhibit disgust 
A) take drugs 
B) use denial 
C) ignore the disability 
D) exhibit disgust

Question 19

Researchers believe that a family's adaptation to a child with a disability is closely linked to the level of support received from other family members as well as community resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Explain how the identification of an individual as disabled affects the entire family.Include in your discussion the perspectives of parents,grandparents,and siblings.

Accepted Answer

Mothers: sense of being overwhelmed; con

The developmental changes that occur over time within a family are referred to as the ______.

Arguably,the most powerful way in which grandparents can contribute to the family with a child with a disability is

Life cycle changes are age related.

The family is our most fundamental societal institution; it is the cornerstone of our society.

The degree of freedom and independence experienced by each member of a family is known as ______.

can easily develop into ,especially if the typical sibling perceives that he or she has lost "favor" with the parents.

An obstacle that may inhibit cultural minority families' involvement in education is

Cultural heritage can affect how a family reacts to a child with a disability.

The stages of parental reaction to having a child with a disability should be viewed as

All of the following are current descriptions of how service providers and professionals view the parents of exceptional children except this:

The role of the family changes when there is a child with exceptionality.

Why are life cycle functions considered highly age related?

What is an underlying assumption of the family systems model?

Issues that the parents of a child with a disability might address when the child is an adolescent (ages 12-21)are

The contemporary emphasis of parent-professional relationships implies that

It is safe to assume that all families will view the diagnosis of their child with a disability as a devastating tragedy.

This feeling may stem from the negative feelings siblings have about their brother or sister,or it may be a consequence of having mistreated their sibling.

When parents receive news of their child's disability,they will sometimes ______________ as a form of escape from the reality of the disability.

Researchers believe that a family's adaptation to a child with a disability is closely linked to the level of support received from other family members as well as community resources.

Explain how the identification of an individual as disabled affects the entire family.Include in your discussion the perspectives of parents,grandparents,and siblings.

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Individuals with Learning Disabilities

Individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Individuals with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Exam 4: Parents,Families,and Exceptionality

The developmental changes that occur over time within a family are referred to as the ______.

Arguably,the most powerful way in which grandparents can contribute to the family with a child with a disability is

Life cycle changes are age related.

The family is our most fundamental societal institution; it is the cornerstone of our society.

The degree of freedom and independence experienced by each member of a family is known as ______.

______ can easily develop into ______,especially if the typical sibling perceives that he or she has lost "favor" with the parents.

An obstacle that may inhibit cultural minority families' involvement in education is

Cultural heritage can affect how a family reacts to a child with a disability.

The stages of parental reaction to having a child with a disability should be viewed as

All of the following are current descriptions of how service providers and professionals view the parents of exceptional children except this:

The role of the family changes when there is a child with exceptionality.

Why are life cycle functions considered highly age related?

What is an underlying assumption of the family systems model?

Issues that the parents of a child with a disability might address when the child is an adolescent (ages 12-21)are

The contemporary emphasis of parent-professional relationships implies that

It is safe to assume that all families will view the diagnosis of their child with a disability as a devastating tragedy.

This feeling may stem from the negative feelings siblings have about their brother or sister,or it may be a consequence of having mistreated their sibling.

When parents receive news of their child's disability,they will sometimes ______________ as a form of escape from the reality of the disability.

Researchers believe that a family's adaptation to a child with a disability is closely linked to the level of support received from other family members as well as community resources.

Explain how the identification of an individual as disabled affects the entire family.Include in your discussion the perspectives of parents,grandparents,and siblings.

Special Education in Context: People, Concepts, and Perspectives

Policies,Practices,and Programs

Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and Exceptionality

Assistive Technology

Individuals with Intellectual Disability

Individuals with Learning Disabilities

Individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Individuals with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Individuals with Speech and Language Impairments

Individuals with Hearing Impairments

Individuals with Visual Impairments

Individuals with Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low-Incidence Disabilities

Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented

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can easily develop into ,especially if the typical sibling perceives that he or she has lost "favor" with the parents.