Deck 6: Teaching Students With Emotional or Behavioural Disorders

Question 1

The majority of students with emotional and behavioural disorders are educated in

A) residential programs
B) special schools
C) regular schools
D) alternative school programs.

Answer 1

regular schools

Question 2

Many students identified with EBD are likely to come from backgrounds characterized as

A) economically advantaged
B) literacy enriched
C) numeracy enriched
D) economically disadvantaged

Answer 2

economically disadvantaged

Question 3

Teachers have identified _______________________ as the primary issue they must address when dealing with students with EBD.

A) academic difficulties.
B) anxiety
C) mood disorders
D) discipline problems

Answer 3

discipline problems

Question 4

The psychiatric classification system most frequently used in Canada by agencies other than schools to diagnose individuals with emotional and behavioural disorders is the

A) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
B) International Classification System of Mental Disorders.
C) Diagnostic Manual of Emotional and Behavioural Disorders.
D) Psychiatric Classification System of Emotional and Behavioural Disorders.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is false regarding the population of students with emotional and behavioural disorders?

A) Children and youth with emotional and behavioural disorders are an underidentified and underserved population of students.
B) Children and youth with emotional and behavioural disorders are a heterogeneous population.
C) The majority of students identified as having emotional and behavioural disorders are female.
D) Students with emotional and behavioural disorders are an underserved population of students.

Question 6

One problem associated with EBD that is often overlooked is _______________.

A) hysteria
B) muteness
C) learning difficulties
D) depression

Question 7

In Canada's National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth (2002), ______ of Canadian children were determined to be vulnerable.

A) 3%
B) 15%
C) 19.1%
D) 10.2%

Question 8

____________ can be described as a method of behaviour management where emphasis is placed on preventing behaviour problems rather than reacting to them.

A) Preventive discipline
B) Proactive discipline
C) Preventive management
D) Proactive management

Question 9

________________________________ is an analysis of the contingencies responsible for behavioural problems (Malott, 1997).

A) ecological assessment
B) functional behavioural assessment
C) behaviour analysis
D) factor analysis

Question 10

Fourteen-year-old Alvin is a gang member. According to Quay and Peterson's (1987) classification system, to which subgroup might Alvin be assigned?

A) conduct disorder
B) socialized aggression
C) attention problems-immaturity
D) motor excess

Question 11

________________ is the ability to thrive despite risk.

A) empowerment
B) inheritance
C) prevention
D) resiliency

Question 12

_________________ provide an alternative to an emphasis on punitive discipline.

A) positive behaviour supports
B) crisis interventions
C) behavioural diagnostics
D) antiseptic bouncing

Question 13

The initial referral for a student with EBD is usually made by the

A) classroom teacher
B) parents
C) resource teacher
D) principal

Question 14

Methods used to teach social skills include:

A) modelling.
B) direct instruction.
C) positive practice.
D) prompting.

Question 15

Promising directions for effective instruction does NOT include

A) providing predictable outcomes
B) creating a relaxed, unstructured classroom climate
C) establishing a consistent classroom environment
D) fostering positive teacher-student relationships

Question 16

Students classified in the ____________________ group are self-conscious, reticent, and unsure of themselves.

A) conduct disorder
B) socialized aggression
C) anxious / withdrawal
D) attention problems / immaturity

Question 17

Describe three causes of emotional and behavioural disorders.

Question 18

An encouraging approach to assessing children and youth with emotional and behavioural disorders is __________________________________________________.

Question 19

Describe two ways to arrange the physical environment in the classroom to facilitate learning and minimize disruptions.

Question 20

_____________________________________is an important basis for the development of positive behavioural supports ..

Question 21

Define the terms risk and resiliency.

Question 22

Strength-based assessment is based on which principles?

Question 23

According to Foster-Johnson and Dunlap, which variables influence behaviour?

Question 24

Describe each of the steps in a functional behavioural assessment. Provide an illustrative example of each step.

Question 25

Children and youth with emotional and behavioural disorders present significant challenges to educators. Describe critical issues regarding effective interventions for this population of students.

Question 26

Describe how a teacher's attitude and beliefs might impact students with EBD.