Writing

Question 1

Which of the following psychological processes are NOT associated with written language skills:

Answer 1

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:

Answer 2

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 executive functioning processes.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

According to Ray (2001), specific steps involved with teaching the process of writing include:

Answer 4

Pre-Writing, Drafting, Revising, Editing, Publishing

Question 5

Which of the following behavioral observations are extremely helpful in assessing graphomotor dysgraphia?

Answer 5

Awkward pencil grasp
Excessive force on pencil
Opposite hand does not anchor the page

Question 6

The type of dysgraphia characterized by difficulty with planning, organization, and limited written production is called:

Answer 6

Executive Dysgraphia

Question 6

Graphomotor dysgraphia is essentially:

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Which of the following is an effective strategy for students with difficulty planning and organizing their thoughts?

Answer 7

Graphic organizers

Question 8

One of the main benefits of using a computer or other technological devices to write is:

Answer 8

Typing speeds up motor output

Most computers have a spell check feature

Computers put far less pressure on working memory

Question 9

A new diagnostic achievement test designed to measure the underlying psychological constructs associated with writing is called?

Answer 9

FAW