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Which of the following statements is accurate?
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Labels affect individuals in a similar manner.

Labels attempt to describe, identify, and distinguish individuals who differ from the norm.

Labels tend to be stable across cultures.

Labels are given only to people who differ significantly from the average.

Additional Requirements 

Other Requirements: Question 1


The IDEA legislation defines native language as that which is normally used by the youngster in which setting?
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home

native country

school

community

Question 2


Zack has been receiving support from family, friends, and a support network of mutual caring that promotes inclusion. This is an example of
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formal supports.

natural supports.

assistive technology

access to general education
Question 3


Which of the following statements is accurate?
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Labels affect individuals in a similar manner.

Labels attempt to describe, identify, and distinguish individuals who differ from the norm.

Labels tend to be stable across cultures.

Labels are given only to people who differ significantly from the average.

Question 4


Parents who effectively use cognitive coping strategies in dealing with their children with disabilities do the following:
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experience modest pain in responding to their children's limitations.

develop ways of thinking about their children's conditions that help them respond positively to the child's needs.

develop disciplinary skills that allow them to deal with the challenges of having a child with a disability.

develop management strategies that help them respond to the physical demands inherent in caring for their children.
Question 5


Jim is anxious and fearful about his ability to cope with the demands of caring for his newborn with a vision loss. Jim is likely experiencing
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shock.

realization.

retreat.

acceptance.
Question 6


Which of the following is the desired placement for students in need of language instruction?
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segregated education

special education laguage lab

inclusive setting

home
Question 7


Children with disabilities whose fathers are involved in their education
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evidence better social skills.

perform better in school.

are less likely to exhibit violent or delinquent behavior.

all of the above
Question 8


The emphasis on transition planning for students with disabilities is primarily related to
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parents' desire to keep their children in school longer.

the realization that many individuals with disabilities are not able to access the services necessary for a successful adult life.

professionals' overestimation of the capabilities of people with disabilities once they leave school.

None of the above
Question 9


Functional skill instruction focuses on
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modifying student behavior to fit the norm.

modifying the learning environment to accommodate unique learning characteristics and needs of students.

helping students to learn at the same rate as their peers.

instruction for students with disabilities that uses the same learning sequence as for nondisabled students.
Question 10


In order for a student to receive services under IDEA he or she must be identified as
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having a recognized disability and requiring special education.

needing reasonable accommodations but not special education.

requiring special education but not necessarily having a disability.

None of the above
Question 11


Multimodal treatment of ADHD:
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is less effective than just one treatment.

does not depend on communication.

does not impact outcomes.

is more effective than just one treatment.
Question 12


Cooperative learning has primarily been successful in
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creating learning opportunities for students with disabilities but has been ineffective for nondisabled students.

teaching social skills to students but not reading or math.

creating learning opportunities for both students with or without disabilities.

None of the above
Question 13


Lillian is age four and is getting the benefit of early intervention services as a child with a developmental delay as provided under _____.
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PL 94-144

PL 95-947

PL 97-547

PL 99-457
Question 14


A comparison of working and nonworking individuals with disabilities revealed that working individuals were
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less satisfied with life.

more satisfied with life.

as satisfied with life as those who are not working.

None of the above
Question 15


Schools can support the development of self-determination skills for students with disabilities by
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giving parents more opportunities to speak in IEP meetings.

spending more time in academic subject areas.

teaching decision-making and problem-solving skills.

All of the above
Question 16


Which factors strongly influence the reaction of family members to the birth of a child with a disability?
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emotional stability of the family

religious values and beliefs of the family

socioeconomic status of the family

All of the above
Question 17


The intent of a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability is to
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provide an advantage over people who are not disabled given years of discrimination.

provide that every person with a disability who wants a job can get one.

require employers to hire at least one person with a disability for every ten positions that come open.

create a fair and level playing field for persons with disabilities in the job market.
Question 18


According to IDEA 2004, the term "learning disabilities" includes students who have learning problems resulting from
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a low IQ.

behavior problems.

a disorder in one or more of hte basic psychological processes.

low socioeconomic status.
Question 19


IDEA 2004 requires that an IEP must include: 
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Which courses the student is not required to take.

How the child will make progress in learning functional but not academic skills.

How the child will be included in state or district-wide assessment of student achievements.

The number of breaks the student is allowed to take throughout the day.
Question 20


What is the purpose of promoting cultural pluralism?
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To teach all students about cultural diversity.

To allow students to learn only what their culture values.

To require teachers to understand and speak multiple languages.

To provide a method for categorizing students for classroom placement.
Question 21


Attitudes towards a sibling with a disability can be influenced by
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intense education of the disability by reading books.

consistent contact with the disabled sibling in treatment and education settings.

preparing the sibling to be a care provider for his brother or sister with a disability.

parents' attitudes and behaviors towards their children with disabilities.
Question 22


Direct cash payments to eligible people with disabilities to provide basic economic assistance come through
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vocational rehabilitation services.

Medicaid.

Social Security.

the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Question 23


Education was reaffirmed as a right and not a privilege by the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of
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Mills v. District of Columbia.

Brown v. Board of Education.

PARC v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Wyatt v. Stickney.
Question 24


Which strategy would not support effective multidisciplinary collaborative teaming?
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A focus on individual philosophies in developing a child's instructional program.

Team members who are viewed as collaborators not experts

Open communication among team members.

Time set aside for regular team meetings.
Question 25


A principle that characterizes school accountability under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act is
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an emphasis on challenging academic standards for all students.

exclusion of most students with disabilities from academic standards.

progress on the goals for the IEP as the way to hold each school accountable for student learning.

All of the above
Question 26


The least restrictive environment (LRE) requirement in IDEA states that students with disabilities should
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be fully included in general education classrooms.

receive an equal education.

be educated with their nondisabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate.

go to special schools.
Question 27


While parents of adolescents with disabilities agree that academic achievement is vitally important, they also indicate they want their children to develop
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solid social skills.

empathy.

perseverance.

all of the above.
Question 28


Which role do mothers often assume in the life of a child with a disability?
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advocate/personal representative

interpreter

primary caregiver

any of the above
Question 29


The case of Diana v. State Board of Education established which precedent that is very prominent in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (I.D.E.A.)?
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Only psychologists from culturally divergent backgrounds should test minority youngsters.

Although culturally biased, IQ tests can determine placement of minority youngsters in special education.

Children tested for potential placement must be assessed in their native or primary language.

Students from culturally divergent backgrounds are not eligible for special education services.
Question 30


Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been associated with learning disabilities at an estimated level as high as: 
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25%

20%

15%

10%
Question 31


Successful inclusion is based on
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the individual's ability to adapt to society's expectations in conjunction with society's willingness to adapt to the needs of the individual.

the individual's competency level regardless of whether society chooses to adapt or not.

the reality that only the highest functioning people with disabilities can be successful in a community setting.

None of the above
Question 32


Overrepresentation means:
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there is an increasing number of students with mental retardation.

there is too much cultural diversity in schools today.

students from culturally diverse backgrounds have a higher attendance rate.

there is a higher percentage of students in special education from minorities than expected based on the population.
Question 33


A fundamental purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act is to: 
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provide income support to people with disabilities who are unable to work.

end discrimination against people with disabilities.

require that every person with a disability have a job if he or she wants one.

establish a quota that required every employer to hire at least one person with a disability.