Reading

Question 1

The region of the brain primarily responsible for processing the 44 phonemes which comprise the English language is:

Answer 1

Superior Temporal Gyrus

Question 2

The type of reading disability characterized by an over-reliance on sound patterns, poor fluency and speed, and difficulty reading phonologically irregular words is:

Answer 2

Surface Dyslexia

Question 3

The type of reading disability characterized by deficits in acquiring basic sound-symbol relationships necessary to decode words is:

Answer 3

Phonological Dyslexia

Question 4

Which area of the brain represents a tertiary processing area, and is primarily involved in ascribing meaning to symbols, albeit letters, numbers, or words?

Answer 4

Angular Gyrus

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true for the Feifer Assessment of Reading?

Answer 5

It is based upon a neurocognitive model of brain functioning

It is designed to tease out four subtypes of reading disorders

It can be used to diagnose developmental dyslexia in children

Question 6

The type of reading disability characterized by both phonological and orthographic deficits, and usually results in students being significantly below grade level is:

Answer 6

Mixed Dyslexia

Question 7

Phonology is to decoding, as orthography is to _____________?

Answer 7

Fluency

Question 8

One advantage of using a diagnostic achievement test in comparison to a traditional achievement tests is:

Answer 8

Diagnostic tests are impacted less by the pandemic and loss of instruction than traditional achievement tests.

Question 9

Intelligence is probably not the best predictor of ____________, but probably more related to ____________________.

Answer 9

Phonological Skills, Comprehension Skills