EBD

Question 1

Select all of the environmental factors which could contribute to emotional and behavioral disorders (Genes, School, Family, Temperament)

Answer 1

School & Family

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT part of IDEA’s definition of emotional disturbance?
- An unusual or heightened sense of social maladjustment
- a general pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression
- An inability to learn which cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or other health factors
- A tendency to develop physical symptoms associated with personal or school problems

Answer 2

An unusual or heightened sense of social maladjustment

Question 3

Which of the following uses students with emotional or behavioral disorders as tutors for nondisabled peers?

Answer 3

Reverse Role Tutoring

Question 4

According to the textbook, approximately what percent of students attempted suicide during a 12 month span?

Answer 4

9

Question 5

A student who lives in which of the following situations is more likely to develop emotional or behavioral disorders?

Answer 5

Poverty

Question 6

In most cases, what appears to be the two main causes of emotional or behavior disorders?

Answer 6

Biological and Environmental

Question 7

Students with emotional or behavioral disorders have higher rates of being held back a grade (True/False)

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Which of the following refers to instructional activities that integrate teaching activities with community service?

Answer 8

Service learning

Question 9

Danielle is a student with oppositional defiant disorder. This manifests itself by Danielle refusing to follow directions and using inappropriate language. Which of the following would be the best course of action to help Danielle?

Answer 9

Teach Danielle conflict-resolution and capitalize on her strengths

Question 10

What is the name of the most standard classification system for mental illness and emotional-behavioral disorders?

Answer 10

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders