Lesson 7

Question 1

The ability of the adult to read write and comprehend information at the 8th grade level or above

Answer 1

LITERACY

Question 2

The ability of the adults to read write and comprehend information at the 4th year level or below, or not at all

Answer 2

ILLITERACY

Question 3

The ability to read write and comprehend health information to maintain optimal wellness

Answer 3

HEALTH LITERACY

Question 4

The ease with which written or printed information can be read

Answer 4

READABILITY

Question 5

Ability to read and interpret numbers

Answer 5

NUMERACY

Question 6

The degree of which individuals understand and accurately interpret what they have read

Answer 6

COMPREHENSION

Question 7

T or F.
People who are illiterate have below normal iQs

Answer 7

TRUE (MYTHS)

Question 8

T or F
People who are illiterate can be recognized by their appearance

Answer 8

TRUE (MYTHS)

Question 9

T or F
The number of years of schooling completed correlates with literacy skills

Answer 9

TRUE (MYTHS)

Question 10

T or F
Most who are illiterate are foreign born poor and of an ethnic or racial minority

Answer 10

TRUE (MYTHS)

Question 11

T or F
People who are illiterate freely admit having problems with reading writing and comprehension

Answer 11

TRUE (MYTHS)

Question 12

How does functional illiteracy best defined

Answer 12

LACK OF FUNDAMENTAL READING WRITING AND COMPREHENSION SKILLS NEEDED TO OPERATE EFFECTIVELY IN SOCIETY

Question 13

Illiteracy is generally interpreted as having reading skills at or below what grade level

Answer 13

FOURTH