Deck 8: Individuals With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Question 1

Which of the following conceptual model(s) of emotional and behavioral disorders emphasizes systematic observations and data collection procedures?

A)Behavioral
B)Biogenic
C)Psychodynamic
D)Ecological

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Females are at greater risk for developing ______________ disorders.

A)externalizing
B)internalizing
C)academic
D)personality

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Students with an emotional or behavioral disorder typically exhibit problems across _________________ dimension(s)

A)one
B)two or more
C)academic
D)personality

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Students identified with schizophrenia are characterized by

A)disturbances in thought processes, hallucinations, and bizarre behavior
B)withdrawn, isolating, and unresponsive behaviors
C)imitative, repetitive, and predictable behaviors
D)acting-out, aggression, and rule-violating behavior

Question 5

The founding of the National Committee for Mental Hygiene in 1909 began _______________________.

A)inclusion of individuals with mental disorders into the general population
B)psycho-analytic treatment research
C)the Mental Hygiene Movement
D)family systems treatment

Question 6

Having periods of life characterized by conflict, crisis, depression, and stress are common for ___________.

A)children
B)adolescents
C)adults
D)all of the above

Question 7

Students with an emotional and behavioral disorder frequently encounter ________.

A)Social acceptance
B)Isolation
C)Support systems
D)Early intervention services

Question 8

Select the dimension(s) of behavior assessed when interpreting the occurrence of an emotional or behavioral disorder.

A)Frequency
B)Age-appropriateness
C)Duration
D)All of the above

Question 9

The acceptance of a majority of behaviors ______________.

A)vary across cultures
B)remain constant
C)is predictable
D)none of the above

Question 10

Students with emotional and behavioral disorders are __________________ in the United States.

A)over-identified
B)under-identified
C)as predicted
D)remaining the same

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic listed in the federal definition of an emotional disturbance?

A)An inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships with peers and teachers
B)Involvement in the juvenile justice system
C)Inappropriate types of behavior or feelings under normal circumstances
D)A tendency to develop physical symptoms or fears associated with personal or school problems

Question 12

Dr. Karl Menniger stressed the importance of addressing the __________ when treating individuals with emotional and behavioral disorders.

A)home environment
B)total environment
C)school environment
D)outdoor environment

Question 13

___________________ is one of the most common psychiatric disorders among children and youth.

A)Depression
B)Anorexia
C)Conduct disorder
D)Bipolar disorder

Question 14

Statistically derived classification systems are developed using ___________ techniques to analyze dimensions of behavior that characterize students with emotional and behavioral disorders.

A)qualitative
B)predictive
C)statistical
D)constructive

Question 15

A child with ______________ exhibits behavior(s) that are not typical for any age including uncontrollable motor movements and/or inappropriate vocalizations.

A)Tourette's syndrome
B)Anemia
C)Diabetes
D)Depression

Question 16

Clinically derived classification systems include:

A)Descriptions of symptoms
B)Indicators of severity
C)Treatment plans
D)A and B

Question 17

_________________ disorders are less likely to be identified by the student's teachers and families.

A)Externalizing
B)Internalizing
C)Academic
D)Personality

Question 18

Students identified with conduct disorder are characterized by

A)disturbances in thought processes, hallucinations, and bizarre behavior
B)withdrawn, isolating, and unresponsive behaviors
C)imitative, repetitive, and predictable behaviors
D)acting-out, aggression, and rule-violating behavior

Question 19

Two global dimensions of emotional and behavioral disorders are ____________ and ____________ disorders.

A)visual, auditory
B)externalizing, internalizing
C)covert, overt
D)social, academic

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT considered an emotional and behavioral disorder?

A)Schizophrenia
B)Depression
C)Down syndrome
D)Conduct disorders

Question 21

Researchers contend that the ability of a student to overcome adverse circumstances is due to ________________.

A)resiliency
B)genetics
C)income
D)cognitive ability

Question 22

When does the positive behavior support model attempt to identify problematic behaviors?

A)When it impacts the social environment
B)When referrals are made for special education services
C)When they become chronic and/or severe
D)Before they become chronic and/or severe

Question 23

Within the person-centered planning approach, creating the vision of the student's future occurs _______________ the development an IEP.

A)before
B)during
C)after
D)B and C

Question 24

Research on positive behavior support states all of the following negative consequences of using punishment, EXCEPT:

A)May serve as a reward
B)May serve as models of coercive behavior
C)Do not examine why the problem behavior occurs
D)Only work in the long run

Question 25

All of the following are characteristics of resiliency, EXCEPT:

A)Advanced physical development
B)Social competence
C)Problem solving skills
D)Autonomy

Question 26

According to the text, problematic behavior that is brought on by a major life stressor, but usually goes away, is called ____________________.

A)Disruptive
B)Noteworthy
C)Apathetic
D)Transient

Question 27

The belief that emotional or behavioral disorders stem from the result of physiological flaws, is an example of which conceptual model?

A)Biogenic
B)Physiometric
C)Ecological
D)Humanistic

Question 28

When did the first teacher-training program in special education appear?

A)1914
B)1909
C)1913
D)1917

Question 29

The education of children and youth with emotional and behavioral disorders is:

A)Controversial
B)Universal
C)Homogenous
D)Colloquial

Question 30

What factors may influence the development of an emotional or behavioral disorder?

A)Genetics
B)Injury
C)Lead poisoning
D)All of the above

Question 31

Students with an emotional or behavioral disorder typically score on the _____________ on measures of intelligence.

A)high average range
B)moderate high average range
C)average range
D)low average range

Question 32

In helping to determine whether a child has an emotional or behavioral disorder, one thing a professional may look for is atypical behavior. In this sense, atypical means

A)Normal
B)Peculiar
C)Advanced
D)Delayed

Question 33

Select the potential reason for variability across states on identification of students with emotional and behavioral disorders.

A)Variability in state academic achievement scores
B)Variability across states in identification procedures for emotional or behavior disorders
C)Variability in the budgeted resources
D)Not all states recognize this disability category

Question 34

Academic curriculum for students with emotional or behavioral disorders is _______________ the curriculum that students without disabilities are provided.

A)easier than
B)the same as
C)more difficult than
D)different than

Question 35

_________________ of students with emotional and behavioral disorders has been attributed to the marked variability across states in identifying pupils.

A)Over-identification
B)Under-identification
C)Treatment
D)Hospitalizations

Question 36

According to James Kaufman, a behavior that is a disordered behavior and occurs in many settings, is habitual, and is part of the individual's behavior pattern, is called?

A)Disturbing
B)Distressed
C)Disturbed
D)Disturbance

Question 37

A first grader, acting out sexually, would be an example of which of the four dimensions of behavior?

A)Duration
B)Frequency
C)Age appropriateness
D)Intensity of behavior

Question 38

Teachers may be _______________ to identify an early childhood student as emotionally disturbed.

A)correct
B)quick
C)hesitant
D)incorrect

Question 39

The most salient characteristic of students with emotional or behavioral disorders is ____________________.

A)lack of academic achievement
B)difficulty establishing and maintaining peer and adult relationships
C)aggressive behavior in unstructured settings
D)ability to coerce peers into problem behaviors

Question 40

In 1990 the term serious emotional disturbance was changed to emotional or behavioral disorder. This is the widely used term in the field today for all of the following reasons, EXCEPT:

A)Greater utility
B)More representative
C)Less stigmatizing
D)More specificity

Question 41

Research suggests that more than _____ of children and adolescents who committed suicide had an apparent, though not identified, emotional or behavioral disorder.

A)50%
B)75%
C)90%
D)100%

Question 42

Reactions of those who encounter students with emotional or behavioral disorders are often more debilitating than the disability itself.

Question 43

Most students with an emotional or behavioral disorder receive instruction in the general education classroom.

Question 44

All students with emotional or behavioral disorders exhibit acting-out, aggressive behaviors.

Question 45

By identifying the ______________ a problem behavior, a preventative approach to intervention can be implemented.

A)feelings associated with
B)antecedent to
C)key to
D)consequence of

Question 46

______________ includes interventions designed for individual student behavior

A)Primary prevention
B)Tertiary prevention
C)Secondary prevention
D)Student behavior prevention

Question 47

Autism is categorized as an emotional disturbance according to the most recent federal definition.

Question 48

These educators pioneered the "Life-Space Interview" a technique that influenced subsequent generations of special educators

A)Aldolf Meyer and William James
B)Fritz Redl and David Wineman
C)Achenback and Edelbrock
D)Kavale and Davanzo

Question 49

_______________________ include(s) physical abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, and emotional abuse.

A)Harm
B)Depression
C)Child maltreatment
D)Emotional disorders

Question 50

Behavioral interventions and cognitive-behavioral interventions differ, in that, behavioral interventions focus on the students' self-regulatory behavior.

Question 51

Males tend to be at more risk for developing externalizing disorders.

Question 52

According to PL 108-446, students with disabilities who exhibit problematic behavior in school must have a behavior intervention plan.

Question 53

Students with emotional or behavioral disorders exhibit chronic and intense behaviors that place them at high risk for significant amounts of ______________.

A)negative reinforcement
B)punishment
C)drug use
D)incarceration

Question 54

Although less than 1 percent of the school age population currently receives special education services for emotional or behavioral disorders, credible studies in the US indicate that at least ______ percent of children and youth exhibit serious and persistent problems.

A)1 to 2
B)3 to 6
C)7 to 8
D)9 to 12

Question 55

Graphic organizers, content diagrams, semantic maps, advance organizers, guided notes and study guides are considered

A)Mnemonic strategies
B)Self-monitoring strategies
C)Content enhancements
D)Curriculum-based measurement

Question 56

The identification of students with an emotional or behavioral disorder is consistent from state to state.

Question 57

What is the percentage of students receiving special education services, under the category of emotional or behavioral disorders, as compared to the total number of students receiving special education services?

A)1%
B)2%
C)7%
D)8%

Question 58

Positive behavior support tends to respond reactively to problem behaviors.

Question 59

The inclusion of students with emotional and behavioral disorders in public schools is a relatively recent phenomenon.

Question 60

Over time, punishment procedures are generally ineffective.

Question 61

Children who evidence resiliency experience long-term negative consequences from exposure to environmental risk factors.

Question 62

Suicide among depressed youth is not a major concern in our society.

Question 63

List three management interventions for supporting students with emotional or behavioral disorders in the classroom.

Question 64

Hitting others and sexual behavior are examples of behaviors that deviate from, nearly, all cultural norms.

Question 65

Ms. Griffen is a new teacher and wants to establish effective rules for her classroom. List five guidelines for effective rules.

Question 66

Biological factors such as injury, infection, lead poisoning, and poor nutrition may influence the development of emotional or behavioral disorders

Question 67

There are three initiatives that have strengthened the assessment process for determining the occurrence of an emotional or behavioral disorder. List these practices.

Question 68

There are multiple environmental and biological risk factors that contribute to the development of an emotional or behavioral disorder. Discuss three risk factors that are common to your region.

Question 69

What are four attributes of resilient children?

Question 70

Sigmund Freud was a vital early influence in the mental hygiene movement.

Question 71

List problems that have been associated with child maltreatment.

Question 72

Autism became a separate disability category in 1990.

Question 73

What are the five strategies provided for use during instructional delivery?

Question 74

List three areas that students with emotional or behavioral disorders fair worse than typically developing peers within the school environment

Question 75

Research suggests that academic interventions may result in higher academic achievement as well as improved behavior.

Question 76

Explain what research suggests regarding the application of punishment procedures.

Question 77

Differentiate between a disturbing behavior and a disturbed behavior.

Question 78

A landmark study by Rubin and Balow (1971) found that more than 50% of school-age children were perceived by their teachers to have behavior problems at some point during their elementary years.

Question 79

Describe the three levels of intervention within Positive Behavior Support. Provide example interventions within each level.

Question 80

Provide two reasons why the Mental Health and Special Education Coalition advocate for the change in the federal definition from the term serious emotional disturbance to emotional or behavioral disorder.