Question 1

Which is not an adaptive behavior category as classified in the text?&#10;A)Social skills&#10;B)Speech skills&#10;C)Practical skills&#10;D)Conceptual skills

Accepted Answer

Adaptive behavior is typically classified into three broad categories: conceptual skills, social skills, and practical skills. Speech skills are not categorized as a separate category of adaptive behavior; instead, they might be considered a part of social skills or practical skills, depending on the context.

Question 2

Which IQ score is the upper limit for an individual to be diagnosed with an intellectual disability?&#10;A)50&#10;B)60&#10;C)70&#10;D)80

Accepted Answer

The upper limit for an individual to be diagnosed with an intellectual disability is generally considered to be an IQ score of 70. This threshold is used by many psychological and educational professionals to identify significant cognitive impairments that affect daily functioning.

Question 3

Stuttering as an example of a(n):&#10;A)Speech disorder&#10;B)Language disorder&#10;C)Intellectual disability&#10;D)Cognitive deficit

Accepted Answer

Stuttering is classified as a speech disorder because it primarily affects the fluency of speech, not the understanding or use of language, intellectual capacity, or cognitive functions.

Question 4

Which learning disability is the most common?&#10;A)Specific learning disability&#10;B)Speech/language disorder&#10;C)Behavior disorder&#10;D)Intellectual disability

Accepted Answer

Specific learning disability is the most common type of learning disability, affecting a significant percentage of students receiving special education services. It includes disorders that affect the ability to understand or use spoken or written language, do mathematical calculations, coordinate movements, or direct attention.

Question 5

What is the most commonly accepted criterion for diagnosing a specific learning disorder in school settings?&#10;A)Functional impairment&#10;B)IQ-achievement discrepancy&#10;C)Difficulty in communication&#10;D)Difficulty in grade level performance

Accepted Answer

The IQ-achievement discrepancy model is the most traditionally used and commonly accepted criterion for diagnosing specific learning disorders in school settings. This model identifies a learning disorder by looking for a significant gap between a student's intellectual ability (as measured by IQ tests) and their academic achievement (as measured by standardized academic tests).

Question 6

What is required to be diagnosed with an intellectual disability?&#10;A)Functional impairment&#10;B)Subaverage general intellectual functioning&#10;C)Adaptive behavior deficits&#10;D)A and C&#10;E) B and C

Accepted Answer

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Deck 22: Eating Disorders