Unit 9 test Flashcards
When a child points to a ball that she wants, this is an example of_____________.
A. speech
B. language
C. articulation
D. communication
D. communication
Which of the following is evidence of an articulation disorder?
A. A child often rapidly repeats the first consonant in a word.
B. A three-year-old child has trouble making the “ch” sound, as in “chair.”
C. A man has trouble being understood because his voice is husky and scratchy.
D. A woman pronounces the word “single” as “thingle.”
D. A woman pronounces the word “single” as “thingle.”
A child sometimes pronounces a sound correctly, but at other times does not. The child is exhibiting __________.
A. pragmatic difficulties
B. a phonological disorder
C. an articulation disorder
D. a syntactical deficit
B. a phonological disorder
CAPD is most likely a result of ____________.
A. not paying attention
B. impaired coordination between the brain and the ear
C. decreased intellectual capacity
D. hearing loss
B. impaired coordination between the brain and the ear
The addition of “s” to “cup” to make the plural “cups” refers to what component of language?
A. Morphology
B. Phonology
C. Syntax
D. Semantics
A. Morphology
The rules of pragmatics in language govern _________.
A. how sentences are formed
B. word meaning
C. how language is used in social situations
D. how words are formed
C. how language is used in social situations
Which of the following terms refers to an element essential for speech? (Select all that apply.)
A. Phonation
B. Gestures
C. Respiration
D. Articulation
A. Phonation
C. Respiration
D. Articulation
True or False? The Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation 2 is a commonly used measure of fluency disorders.
True
False
False
In most cases, the earlier the intervention, the more effective it is for treating difficulties with communication.
True
False
True
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is primarily for people who have severe expressive disorders.
True
False
True
What is the main purpose of screening children as early as possible for speech and language disorders?
A. To identify children who may be at risk of having a speech or language impairment
B. To treat language-impaired children before it is too late for treatment to be effective.
C. To increase enrollment in early intervention services
D. To ensure parents are supporting and encouraging language skills in the home
A. To identify children who may be at risk of having a speech or language impairment
Which would NOT be a subject of a “social script” for adolescents with speech and language impairments?
A. Interacting with family
B. Asking an individual on a date
C. Riding public transportation
D. Applying for a job
A. Interacting with family
One trait shared by most AAC devices is that they ________.
A. are battery-operated
B. use symbols
C. require extensive training
D. are speech-generating
B. use symbols
The term “syntax” refers to _________.
A. how words are formed
B. how words are strung together
C. the social effectiveness of language
D. the speech sounds of a language
B. how words are strung together
Hyponasality is a type of ____________.
A. resonance disorder
B. articulation disorder
C. phonation disorder
D. fluency disorder
A. resonance disorder
A child often utters sentences like, “My friend has two dog.” The child is exhibiting _____________.
A. a morphological disorder
B. apraxia of speech
C. a semantic disorder
D. a syntactic deficit
A. a morphological disorder
If a child has trouble formulating sentences with proper word order, they may have _________. (Select all that apply.)
A. a fluency disorder
B. a syntactic disorder
C. a language disorder
D. a speech disorder
B. a syntactic disorder
C. a language disorder
D. a speech disorder
True or false? Informal methods are sometimes more effective than formal methods in assessing speech and language impairments.
True
False
True
Which of the following components is a part of the content of language, as opposed to form or use?
A. Pragmatics
B. Morphology
C. Semantics
D. Syntax
C. Semantics
What kind of error is a child making if she says the word “big” as “biguh”?
A. Addition
B. Substitution
C. Distortion
D. Omission
A. Addition
If a child has difficulty discriminating between the words “big” and “bid,” he may be exhibiting a possible sign of ____________.
A. apraxia of speech
B. a morphological disorder
C. a semantic disorder
D. central auditory processing disorder
D. central auditory processing disorder
Which child described below would NOT be identified as high-risk for speech and language impairments _____________.
A. A child whose first language is not English
B. A child with chronic ear infections
C. A child with a genetic defect
D. A child with delayed language onset
A. A child whose first language is not English
Which example listed below describes unaided technology?
A. Picture symbols
B. Battery-operated speech-generating devices
C. Mobile speech-generating technology
D. American Sign Language (ASL)
D. American Sign Language (ASL)
Which group of individuals does early intervention target?
A. Children from birth to 5 years old with a speech impairment
B. People with a severe speech impairment
C. Children 5 to 10 years old with a speech impairment
D. People who have been recently diagnosed with a speech impairment
A. Children from birth to 5 years old with a speech impairment
A professor of linguistics mentions that the English -th sound, as in the word “this,” does not appear in German. The professor is applying _____________.
A. syntax
B. semantics
C. morphology
D. phonology
D. phonology
Not making eye contact when meeting someone
A. Pragmatic Disorder
B. CAPD
C. Neither
A. Pragmatic Disorder
Standing too close to someone while talking
A. Pragmatic Disorder
B. CAPD
C. Neither
A. Pragmatic Disorder
Using the wrong vocabulary to name objects
A. Pragmatic Disorder
B. CAPD
C. Neither
C. Neither
Not responding to a direct request
A. Pragmatic Disorder
B. CAPD
C. Neither
A. Pragmatic Disorder
Difficulty hearing sounds in general
A. Pragmatic Disorder
B. CAPD
C. Neither
C. Neither
Difficulty distinguishing between similar sounds
A. Pragmatic Disorder
B. CAPD
C. Neither
B. CAPD
Difficulty maintaining listening focus
A. Pragmatic Disorder
B. CAPD
C. Neither
B. CAPD
Difficulty comprehending spoken problems (i.e. riddles)
A. Pragmatic Disorder
B. CAPD
C. Neither
B. CAPD
A teacher presents instructions for an activity both by speaking and by writing on the board. This would be most helpful for a child with ______________.
A. semantic difficulties
B. CAPD
C. apraxia
D. pragmatic difficulties
B. CAPD
Which example below describes a semantic problem?
A. When asked, “What is the opposite of ‘stop’?” a child says, “car.”
B. A child says “do” instead of “go.”
C. A child can’t consistently form passive sentences.
D. A child laughs at serious statements.
A. When asked, “What is the opposite of ‘stop’?” a child says, “car.”
Which of the following statements is an example of phonological difficulty?
A. A child never uses “–ed” to make past tense
B. A child uses the word “thing” in place of many nouns
C. A child never says “hello” when meeting people
D. A child deletes the “r” in words like “spring” and “strap”
D. A child deletes the “r” in words like “spring” and “strap”
True or False? Speech is the use of sound, signs, and symbols to communicate.
True
False
False
Which of the following sentences is an example of a substitution error?
A. “A dut (duck) is on the water.”
B. “I want a buhlack (black) shirt.”
C. “I’m afraid of nakes (snakes).”
A. “A dut (duck) is on the water.”
What would be the most beneficial action a teacher could take for language-impaired preschoolers in a general education classroom?
A. Reduce the variety of subjects to simplify learning
B. Placing language-impaired students separate from the general education students
C. Arranging and structuring the environment for inclusion
C. Arranging and structuring the environment for inclusion
