Deck 12: Cognitive Disabilities

Question 1

Individuals with cognitive disabilities

A) have impairments in mental processing.
B) are adept at processing social cues.
C) easily find social acceptance.
D) are the least discriminated against of all disability groups.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The discrepancy model of understanding cognitive disabilities

A) addresses the disability from a risk perspective.
B) uses standardized measures such as IQ tests to assess potential.
C) emphasizes social and environmental supports.
D) supports the social minority perspective of disability.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The response to intervention model of understanding cognitive disabilities

A) emphasizes special education.
B) uses standardized measures such as IQ tests to assess potential.
C) aligns itself more with the social model of d/Disability.
D) aligns itself more with the medical model perspective of d/Disability.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Common learning disabilities include

A) dyslexia.
B) dysgraphia.
C) difficulties in understanding spoken language.
D) all of the above

Question 5

The determination of learning disability

A) is objective and standardized.
B) is almost universal across cultures.
C) is influenced by social and cultural factors.
D) is often financially motivated.

Question 6

Which one of the following statements is most typical for people with learning disabilities?

A) They perceive small differences in sound and sight but not the larger picture
B) They tend to be socially disruptive.
C) They have difficulty retaining sounds and forms.
D) They are adept at learning tasks involving sequences.

Question 7

Which one of the following statements is most accurate?

A) Most scholars today question the validity of LD as a condition.
B) Stigma consciousness and insight into one's LD reduces internalized ableism.
C) Stigma consciousness marginalized youth with LD.
D) Most schools are prioritizing investing in the education of students with LD.

Question 8

Which of the following best exemplifies the principle of universal education access for LD?

A) Early administration of standardized tests are important.
B) Home schooling is desirable when possible
C) Intensive LD based educational settings are ideal
D) Early identification of student needs is critical

Question 9

Which of the following is an effective strategy for students with LD?

A) Full day immersive classes comprising of students with cognitive disabilities.
B) Rigorous behavior modification programs.
C) Identifying atypical learning strategies.
D) all of the above

Question 10

ADHD

A) may impact the ability to pay attention.
B) creates a condition where individuals tie into others too much.
C) creates a situation where individuals listen to others to the point of harm.
D) none of the above

Question 11

ADHD

A) can directly impact school performance.
B) can impact the ability to focus on the task at hand.
C) can impact play.
D) all of the above

Question 12

ADHD may be present when

A) a child plays easily with others.
B) a child is listless and somber.
C) a child is continually restless.
D) a child stays in his/her seat for longer than expected.

Question 13

Which of the following is a common characteristic of ADHD

A) Intense focus on multitasking.
B) Difficulty in completing tasks.
C) Introversion and isolation.
D) Dislike of physical activity

Question 14

Which of the following is not a common intervention for ADHD?

A) Stimulant medications
B) Cognitive behavioral interventions
C) longer educational periods.
D) Intense psychotherapy

Question 15

The most significant cause of brain injury

A) traumatic closed
B) traumatic open
C) non-traumatic
D) all of the above

Question 16

Which of the following is most accurate relative to traumatic brain injury?

A) An individual will experience at least brief unconsciousness
B) Full recovery is common following coma if it lasts a week or less
C) An individual may not lose consciousness
D) Damage is most readily determined by brain scans.

Question 17

Brain injury research on retired professional players reveals that

A) About 25% experience minimal to moderate cognitive problems.
B) Helmet improvements have reduced brain injuries dramatically.
C) Chronic traumatic encephalopathy is common
D) Lawyers are overestimating the problem to instigate lawsuits.

Question 18

Research on veterans of Middle East conflicts has revealed all but which one of the following

A) Multiple minor concussive events lead to long-term damage.
B) Blast injuries are a common cause of long-term impairments.
C) Improved body armor has saved lives, leaving more soldiers with long-term impairments
D) all of the above

Question 19

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) refers to

A) impairments caused by repeated minor events over long periods of time.
B) brain infections leading to long term impairments.
C) traumatic injuries caused by events such as falls or auto accidents.
D) open head injuries from penetrating objects.

Question 20

Which of the following is most accurate relative to ADHD and LD students?

A) Education strategies are significantly different for each.
B) Expensive environmental modifications are important.
C) Simple changes to classroom settings are often effective.
D) Regular scheduled testing is important to inform teaching strategies.

Question 21

Contrast the severe discrepancy and response to intervention models for addressing learning disabilities.

Question 22

Briefly describe the medical/ professional model approach vs. the social/diversity approaches to cognitive disabilities in education.

Question 23

How have the military and professional sports organizations influenced societal approaches to cognitive disabilities in recent decades?

Question 24

Discuss how exposure to chronic domestic violence and military combat often result in similar cognitive impairments/

Question 25

Discuss how recent technological advances have helped improve access for people with cognitive disabilities.