Chapter 7: Atypical Emotional Flashcards
Which of the following statements are true regarding the prevalence of emotional and behavior disorders in boys and girls?
- girls are diagnosed six to none times more often than boys
- no data is available on differences between boys and girls
- boys are diagnosed three or more times than girls
boys are diagnosed three or more times more than girls
The federal definition of Emotional/Behavioral Disorders includes all of the following EXCEPT:
- social maladjusted
- inappropriate behavior under normal circumstances
- pervasive mood of unhappiness and depression
social maladjusted
According to the Federal definition a child must exhibit characteristics of behavior disorders to _____ in order to qualify for services under IDEA.
a marked degree
Of all the groups of students with disabilities, students with emotional or behavioral disorders have dropout rates that are:
the highest
Thomas is a high school freshman who has a history of negative experiences in school and with the authorities. He is aggressive and continuously lies to adults, he has been arrested for destroying school property and stealing from a local grocery store. Thomas’s behaviors are characteristic of:
conduct disorder
IDEA defines the category of Emotional/Behavioral Disorders using which of the following criteria?
- is an inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory or health factors
- may coexist with other disabling conditions
is an inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory or health factors
An example of externalizing behavior is:
- hyperactivity
- selective mutism
- depression
- anorexia
hyperactivity
Two broad dimensions of behavior disorders are:
- withdrawal and disinterest
- externalizing and internalizing
- exterior and interior
- hostility and aggression
externalizing and internalizing
After conducting a functional behavior assessment, the IEP team will put together a Behavioral Intervention Plan. This plan’s purpose is to:
replace the undesirable behavior with an appropriate one
The purpose of the ABC model of behavior data collection and intervention is to:
identify the antcedent, behavior, and consequences of the behavior
An example of internalizing behavior is:
- withdrawl
- hitting other children
- cursing at a teacher
- stealing
withdrawl
Genetics, environmental toxins, accidents, and illnesses are examples of:
biological factors
Under the law (IDEA), “functional behavior assessment” refers to:
a specific set of procedures designed to pinpoint the function of a student’s behavior
Which one of the following school practices contributes to the development of E/BD?
- teachers who are sensitive to children’s individuality
- expectations for behavior that are too high or too low
- rewarding positive behavior with recognition or attention
expectations for behavior that are too high or too low
Mr. Nee counts the number of times that Michael is out of his seat during reading. He is keeping track of:
frequency