Practice 7 Flashcards
Standard deviation and variance are statistical values that can be used to measure a test’s:
a. variability b. central tendency c. validity d. reliability
a. variability
Jimmy is driving his teacher crazy. He is a 7 year old boy in a special learning disabled class, and he is diabetic. Jimmy is active and impulsive and he is receiving speech services. Instead of asking for things he grabs them, and he is known for stealing candy. During the examination, Jimmy was well behaved and complied with directions. He appeared to like the rules of the games. Jimmy’s IQ was low but not mentally disabled. What is Jimmy’s likely diagnosis?
a. ADHD b. Mood disorder/depression c. Mood fluctuation due to being diabetic d. Conduct Disorder
c. Mood fluctuation due to being diabetic
A 8 year old student is having trouble speaking to his teacher and asking questions. He feels that he is dumb because he can’t speak to her. He is starting to suffer in school because he is not asking questions in class and he won’t respond when called on. His teacher is frustrated because she can not tell when he does not understand something. His mother is frustrated because she feels like she has to explain everything twice to him, since he is not asking questions in class. What type of therapy would be most useful with this student?
a. Token economy b. Systematic desensitization c. Rational emotive therapy
c. Rational emotive therapy
When does an impairment cross over to a disability according to IDEA?
a. any kind of discrimination is used to limit the individual's ability. b. the family needs items like a special car seat in order to get the child to school. c. when the academic performance of a child is compromised. d. the teacher needs more training in order to work with the individual.
c. when the academic performance of a child is compromised.
The ability to be able to hold a pencil to take a test is an example of this form of behavior.
a. Occupational functioning
b. Enabling behavior
c. behavioral response
d. reflexive behavior
b. Enabling behavior
If test scores are positively skewed, how would one create a better symmetrical distribution?
a. By deleting some tough questions and substituting them with easier ones b. By increasing criteria for selecting who takes the test c. By replacing some easier questions with harder ones d. By decreasing criteria for selecting who takes the test
a. By deleting some tough questions and substituting them with easier ones
What can be said about PL94-142:
a. mandated inclusion at all costs for persons with disabilities. b. sought to bring a more normalized education process to those in special education. c. brought into the law the least restrictive environment. d. sought to bring vocational education into the inclusion arena.
b. sought to bring a more normalized education process to those in special education.
” Public Laws governing the education of students with special needs (PL94-142; PL98-199; PL 99-457; PL101-476 and, PL105-17) mandate Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), the US Department of Education’s guidance has been to educate as many students with special needs as possible in the regular classroom - inclusion. “ CONSORTIUM OF SPECIAL EDUCATORS IN CENTRAL AGENCIES FOR JEWISH EDUCATION Inclusion vs. Reform: An Emerging Dilemma by Mary Schloss
A sixth grade student named Mark has difficulty speaking. He is smaller then most of the boys so he frequently gets picked on. Mark has started feeling depressed, he tells you that he can’t take it anymore. After finding out that he is angry because he was being teased, you ask Mark if he is suicidal. He states that he is. You ask him if he has a plan and he says that he doesn’t because he has some things to finish, such as high school graduation. What would be a good test to use to further assess his depression?
a. Sentence completion test b. Behavior Assessment Scales for Children c. Children's Depression Inventory or Beck depression inventory for youth d. Draw a person
c. Children’s Depression Inventory or Beck depression inventory for youth
What was the result of “Brown vs. Board of Education”?
a. Court ruled unlawful to discriminate against a class of person for an arbitrary or unjustifiable reason. b. Court ruled that all handicapped individuals have a right to public school. c. Made schools alter the way they taught children with disabilities. d. Court ruled that a person with a disability must receive services in public and private school.
a. Court ruled unlawful to discriminate against a class of person for an arbitrary or unjustifiable reason.
Jenny has been tested by the school psychologist Mr. Richards. Jenny does not qualify for special education, but Mr. Richards noticed that Jenny performed with a very slow processing speed. Jenny’s teacher is new and she is not sure what to do. What is the best adjustment Jenny’s teacher should make for Jenny in the classroom?
a. This student should only be given verbal tests. b. Shorter essay tests. c. Frequent breaks for the student. d. Multiple choice tests and preferential seating.
d. Multiple choice tests and preferential seating.
Mike is a seventh grader who is hearing impaired: he is having difficulties in written language and math. Mike used an amplification system throughout the testing session. Mike was asked to tell the examiner if there were any problems with the equipment. He performed a 105 in verbal abilities and he performed an 85 in nonverbal abilities. This came out to a 95 full scale IQ. He performed a 90 in Auditory Working Memory, 85 in Long-term Memory, 81 in Short-term Memory, 80 in Auditory processing with a weakness in Auditory Attention, and 80 in Processing Speed. He performed a 90 in Reading, 70 in Math, and 80 in Written Language. He has difficulty understanding long sentences, and has organizational difficulties. He also has a weakness in writing skills. What additional factor should not be looked into?
a. Timed tests b. Social skills training c. Teach him to ask questions d. Eyesight e. Further auditory equipment
a. Timed tests
Prozac is a type of:
a. Hallucinogenic b. Antidepressant c. Antipsychotic d. MAO inhibitor
b. Antidepressant
Learning according to Guthrie might say:
a. S-R process is dependent on reinforcement b. S-R process is dependent on contiguity c. S-A process is dependent on reinforcement d. S-A process is dependent on lifestyle
b. S-R process is dependent on contiguity
Operant conditioning approaches difficulties through:
a. Behavior modification b. Modeling c. Counseling d. Shaping
a. Behavior modification
An essay assessment device is constructed using what type of format?
a. Random b. Objective c. Obtuse d. Subjective
d. Subjective
