Question 1

Which phase focused on the study of brain functions and impact on cognitive impairments?

Accepted Answer

A) Foundation phase 
B) Transition phase 
C) Integration phase 
D) Current phase

Question 2

What instructional technique is frequently associated with cognitive training?

Accepted Answer

A) Direct instruction 
B) Strategic instruction 
C) Self-instruction 
D) Guided notes

Question 3

Understanding the rules that govern the correspondence between specific sounds and certain letters that make up words is associated with

Accepted Answer

A) phonemic awareness. 
B) phonological awareness. 
C) dyscalculia. 
D) dyslexia.

Question 4

Discuss the contributions of each of the following to the field of specific learning disabilities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the contributions of each of the...

Question 5

A form of alternative assessment thought to provide a more accurate representation of what a student can accomplish is

Accepted Answer

A) authentic. 
B) curriculum based. 
C) criterion-referenced. 
D) norm-referenced.

Question 6

What is the focus of the learning strategies approach?

Accepted Answer

A) When to learn 
B) What to learn 
C) Why to learn 
D) How to learn

Question 7

Select the challenge that is not associated with students with learning disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) Working independently with little feedback 
B) Demonstrating knowledge through tests 
C) Receiving instruction with typical peers 
D) Interacting appropriately

Question 8

PL 108-446 mandates that a ______ be part of each adolescent's IEP.

Accepted Answer

A) speech therapy plan 
B) transition plan 
C) individualized family plan 
D) physical therapy plan

Question 9

Learning disabilities tend to be

Accepted Answer

A) short in duration. 
B) easy to see. 
C) life threatening. 
D) a chronic condition.

Question 10

Sherry has difficulty maintaining attention during an instructional lesson.What instructional model would be appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A) Direct instruction 
B) Strategic instruction 
C) Self-instruction 
D) Guided notes

Question 11

George was suspected of having a learning disability.His teachers provided a series of instructional interventions to support his academic progress.How will his teachers determine the efficacy of these interventions?

Accepted Answer

A) Assessments 
B) Progress monitoring 
C) Interviews 
D) Unit tests

Question 12

The smallest unit of sound found in spoken language.

Accepted Answer

A) dyslexia 
B) phonological awareness 
C) phonemic awareness 
D) phonemes

Question 13

The development of the field of learning disabilities is divided into four historical periods.Of the following,which is not one of the four?

Accepted Answer

A) Transition 
B) Future 
C) Foundation 
D) Integration

Question 14

More girls than boys are identified as learning disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The ability to recognize the words that consist of different sounds.

Accepted Answer

A) dyslexia 
B) phonological awareness 
C) phonemic awareness 
D) phonemes

Question 16

What are three of the requirements in IDEA for the assessment of students with learning disabilities?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are three of the requirements in...

Question 17

______ is an umbrella approach covering a variety of education procedures designed to manipulate or modify a student's underlying thought patterns to effect observable changes in performance.

Accepted Answer

A) Cognitive training 
B) Mnemonic strategy 
C) Direct instruction 
D) Learning strategy

Question 18

For many years,educators correctly assumed that children with learning disabilities would simply "outgrow" them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

IDEA 2004 removed the discrepancy provision for identifying students with learning disabilities from federal legislation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When Susan was 4 years old,she fell and suffered a serious head injury.Through a thorough assessment process,Susan was identified with a learning disability at age 11.The etiology of the learning disability would most likely be attributed to what category?

Accepted Answer

A) Acquired trauma 
B) Genetic/hereditary influences 
C) Biochemical abnormalities 
D) Environmental possibilities

Exam 7: Individuals with Learning Disabilities

Which phase focused on the study of brain functions and impact on cognitive impairments?

What instructional technique is frequently associated with cognitive training?

Understanding the rules that govern the correspondence between specific sounds and certain letters that make up words is associated with

Discuss the contributions of each of the following to the field of specific learning disabilities.

A form of alternative assessment thought to provide a more accurate representation of what a student can accomplish is

What is the focus of the learning strategies approach?

Select the challenge that is not associated with students with learning disabilities.

PL 108-446 mandates that a ______ be part of each adolescent's IEP.

Learning disabilities tend to be

Sherry has difficulty maintaining attention during an instructional lesson.What instructional model would be appropriate?

George was suspected of having a learning disability.His teachers provided a series of instructional interventions to support his academic progress.How will his teachers determine the efficacy of these interventions?

The smallest unit of sound found in spoken language.

The development of the field of learning disabilities is divided into four historical periods.Of the following,which is not one of the four?

More girls than boys are identified as learning disabilities.

The ability to recognize the words that consist of different sounds.

What are three of the requirements in IDEA for the assessment of students with learning disabilities?

______ is an umbrella approach covering a variety of education procedures designed to manipulate or modify a student's underlying thought patterns to effect observable changes in performance.

For many years,educators correctly assumed that children with learning disabilities would simply "outgrow" them.

IDEA 2004 removed the discrepancy provision for identifying students with learning disabilities from federal legislation.

When Susan was 4 years old,she fell and suffered a serious head injury.Through a thorough assessment process,Susan was identified with a learning disability at age 11.The etiology of the learning disability would most likely be attributed to what category?