Neuropsychology of Writing Disorders

Question 1

Which of the following psychological processes are NOT associated with written language skills:
A.	Attention 
B.	Language
C.	Visual-Motor Integration
D.	Gross motor functions

Answer 1

D. Gross motor functions

Question 2

The type of dysgraphia characterized by an inability to spell phonologically irregular words and difficulty visualizing orthographic representation of words is:
A.	Constructional dysgraphia
B.	Surface dysgraphia
C.	Graphomotor dysgraphia
D.	Semantic dysgraphia

Answer 2

B. Surface dysgraphia

Question 3

True or False? The frontal lobes are primarily responsible for organizing and arranging information leaving the brain during the writing process, as well as modulating numerous functional processes.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

According to Ray (2001), specific steps involved with teaching the process of writing include:
A. Verbal rehearsal
B. Computerized technology
C. Shared penmanship
D. Pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing, publishing

Answer 4

D. Pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing, publishing

Question 5

Which of the following behavioral observations are extremely helpful in assessing graphomotor dysgraphia?
A. Awkward pencil grasp
B. Excessive force on pencil
C. Opposite hand does not anchor the page
D. All of the above

Answer 5

All of the above

Question 6

Graphomotor dysgraphia is essentially:
A. A breakdown in the EF components of written language
B. A spelling deficit characterized by misspellings of phonologically irregular words
C. A motor skill disorder that hinders written output and the formation of letters
D. A deficit in drawing graphs when working on mathematical problems

Answer 6

C. A motor skill disorder that hinders written output and the formation of letters

Question 7

The type of dysgraphia characterized by difficulty with planning, organization, and limited written production is called:
A.	Executive dysgraphia
B.	Phonological dysgraphia
C.	Graphomotor dysgraphia
D.	Aphasia dysgraphia

Answer 7

A. Executive dysgraphia

Question 8

Which of the following is an effective strategy for students with difficulty planning and organizing their thoughts?
A.	Graphic organizers
B.	Use of a calculator
C.	Composing on raised lined paper
D.	None of the above

Answer 8

A. Graphic organizers

Question 9

One of the main benefits of using a computer or other technological devices to write is:
A. Typing speeds up motor output
B. Most computers have a spell check feature
C. Computers put far less pressure on working memory
D. All of the above

Answer 9

D. All of the above

Question 10

A new diagnostic achievement test designed to measure the underlying psychological constructs associated with writing is called:
A.	FAR
B.	FAW
C.	FAM
D.	FLAW

Answer 10

B. FAW