Question 1

Research studies have shown that early childhood intervention for social skills instruction for children at risk for intellectual and developmental disabilities
A) can lead to counterproductive changes in the child's development.
B) can lead to modest but meaningful changes in the child's development.
C) can lead to dramatic positive changes in the child's development.
D) do not lead to changes in the child's development.

Accepted Answer

Research studies have shown that early childhood intervention for social skills instruction for children at risk for intellectual and developmental disabilities can lead to modest but meaningful changes in the child's development. These changes may include improvements in language and communication, social interaction, and cognitive development. While dramatic positive changes may occur in some cases, they are not always consistent across all children. Overall, early intervention for social skills instruction can have a positive impact on a child's development.

Question 2

Positive Behavior Supports
A) focus on human motivation, not just human behavior.
B) focus on the most positive consequence for the behavior.
C) stress structure and discipline.
D) focus on the behavior and not the circumstances surrounding the behavior.

Accepted Answer

Positive Behavior Supports focus on human motivation, not just human behavior. It is important to understand why someone is behaving a certain way in order to effectively address and encourage positive behavior.

Question 3

Down syndrome is related to maternal age,with the incidence increasing significantly in children who are born to mothers
A) 15 years of age or younger.
B) 20 years of age or younger.
C) 30 years of age or older.
D) 35 years of age or older.

Accepted Answer

Down syndrome incidence increases significantly in children who are born to mothers 35 years of age or older.

Question 4

An example of a Tier II activity to improve social skills in children with IDD is
A) a special educator doing a role-play activity in a class for children with IDD.
B) a small group instruction in social skills with the children with IDD and children from a regular classroom.
C) a regular class discussion in the regular classroom.
D) IEP goals in the special education classroom.

Accepted Answer

A small group instruction in social skills with the children with IDD and children from a regular classroom can provide an opportunity for the children with IDD to learn social skills in a natural setting, while also fostering social interaction with typically developing peers. This can help promote social inclusion and positive relationships. The other options may be beneficial, but they do not involve the same level of social interaction and inclusion with typically developing peers.

Question 5

Memory,association and classification of information,and reasoning and making judgments are assessed by means of
A) achievement tests.
B) adaptive behavior scales.
C) intelligence tests.
D) criterion referenced tests.

Accepted Answer

Memory, association, classification of information and reasoning all fall under the umbrella of cognitive abilities, which are measured by intelligence tests. Achievement tests are typically used to measure knowledge on a particular subject, criterion referenced tests are used to assess mastery of specific skills and knowledge, and adaptive behavior scales are used to assess an individual's ability to function independently in everyday life.

Question 6

The degree to which individuals meet the standards of personal independence and social responsibility expected of their age and cultural group is an indication of their
A) adaptive behavior.
B) intelligence quotient.
C) physical maturity.
D) moral development.

Accepted Answer

Adaptive behavior refers to the ability of individuals to function independently and responsibly in their daily lives, including in social and cultural contexts. It encompasses skills such as communication, self-care, and decision-making, and is often used as a measure of overall functioning and ability to manage day-to-day activities. Intelligence quotient (B) is a measure of cognitive ability and does not directly relate to personal independence or social responsibility. Physical maturity (C) refers to the physical changes associated with growth and development, and while they may impact an individual's ability to function in certain situations, they do not necessarily correspond to their level of social responsibility. Moral development (D) is relevant to social responsibility, as it pertains to the process by which individuals develop a sense of right and wrong and learn to navigate ethical dilemmas. However, moral development is only one aspect of personal independence and social responsibility, and therefore does not encompass the entire scope of what is being measured in this question.

Question 7

A reason that children with IDD have difficulty in social situations is
A) a result of short-term memory deficiency.
B) a failure to correctly identify social cues.
C) a deficiency in perceptual-motor activities.
D) unwillingness to respond to adults.

Accepted Answer

Children with IDD often struggle with recognizing and interpreting social cues, which can lead to difficulty in social situations. This can result in challenges with making and maintaining friendships, understanding social norms and expectations, and communicating effectively with others. Short-term memory deficiency, perceptual-motor deficiencies, and unwillingness to respond to adults may also contribute to difficulties in social situations, but they do not play as significant of a role as the failure to correctly identify social cues.

Question 8

Although his or her original work was with children with intellectual and developmental disabilities,it is now widely applied to the teaching of young normal children.This researcher was
A) Itard.
B) Sequin.
C) Montessori.
D) Kirk.

Accepted Answer

Maria Montessori's original work was with children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, but her teaching methods have been widely applied to the education of typically developing children as well.

Question 9

The definition of IDD requires that there be limitations in
A) intellectual functioning.
B) perceptual-motor skills.
C) adaptive skills.
D) intellectual functioning and adaptive skills.

Accepted Answer

IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) is defined as significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and adaptive skills. Intellectual functioning involves a person's ability to learn, reason, problem-solve and understand, while adaptive skills refer to a person's ability to carry out daily life activities such as communication, self-care, social skills, and independent living skills. Both factors are necessary to determine if a person has an intellectual disability.

Question 10

Heavy drinking by mothers during pregnancy has been found to
A) cause fetal alcohol syndrome, resulting in the death of the mother.
B) be a possible cause of intellectual and developmental disabilities in children.
C) increase the intellectual efficiency of the children.
D) be a cause of epilepsy in children.

Accepted Answer

Heavy drinking by mothers during pregnancy can lead to fetal alcohol syndrome, which is associated with a range of brain injuries and intellectual and developmental disabilities in children. This is because alcohol can pass through the placenta and disrupt the development of the fetal brain.

Question 11

Central processing,one of three major components of information processing,is best described as the
A) auditory perception of a stimulus.
B) visual perception of a stimulus.
C) classification of a stimulus.
D) choice of a single response from among many possible responses.

Accepted Answer

Central processing refers to the stage of information processing where the brain analyzes and interprets the sensory information received from the environment. This includes classifying stimuli based on their characteristics, and determining the meaning and significance of the stimulus. Therefore, choice C- classification of a stimulus - best describes central processing. The other options (A, B, and D) refer to other stages of information processing, such as sensory processing, perception, and response selection.

Question 12

Self-sufficiency in the community,the ability to interact with others,and the ability to maintain employment are assessed by means of
A) achievement tests.
B) intelligence tests.
C) criterion-referenced tests.
D) adaptive behavior scales.

Accepted Answer

The ability to be self-sufficient, interact with others, and maintain employment are all aspects of adaptive behavior. Therefore, adaptive behavior scales, which measure an individual's ability to cope with the demands of everyday living, would be the best measure to assess these skills. Achievement tests measure academic performance, while intelligence tests measure cognitive abilities, and criterion-referenced tests measure a person's mastery of specific skills or knowledge.

Question 13

An application of technology that can help a student to increase his or her understanding of the vocabulary used in a classroom is called
A) assistive instruction.
B) instructional technology.
C) hypertext software.
D) adaptive instruction.

Accepted Answer

Hypertext software allows students to click on words to get definitions, examples, and related information, enhancing their understanding of vocabulary.

Question 14

Executive function is a key factor in the poor performance of children with IDD because
A) they do not have sufficient language development.
B) they cannot pay attention to the relevant aspects of the stimulus.
C) they do not have sufficient motor skills.
D) they don't have the correct sensory input.

Accepted Answer

Executive function involves the cognitive processes responsible for planning, problem-solving, attention, and inhibition. Children with IDD may struggle with these processes, leading to poor performance in academic and daily living tasks. Difficulty paying attention to relevant aspects of the stimulus is one of the key problems associated with poor executive function in this population. Difficulty with other skills such as language development, motor skills, and sensory input may also contribute to poor performance, but they are not directly related to executive function.

Question 15

A child with IDD that is receiving special instruction in a special education setting would be at which Tier of the RTI model?
A) Tier I
B) Tier II
C) Tier III
D) This child would not be served within the RTI framework.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A child with IDD that is receiving...

Question 16

Phenylketonuria is a(n)
A) inborn error of metabolism.
B) another term for Down syndrome.
C) a chromosome abnormality.
D) a drug used to treat metabolic disorders.

Accepted Answer

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inborn error of metabolism caused by a deficiency in the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase, leading to the buildup of phenylalanine in the blood and brain, which can cause developmental delays and intellectual disability.

Question 17

Which statement is true when comparing language development between children with Down Syndrome and children with Williams syndrome?
A) Children with Down syndrome have more advanced language.
B) Children with Williams Syndrome have more advanced language.
C) The language development is about equal in the two syndromes.
D) The language differences are not measurable.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that children with Williams syndrome have more advanced expressive language abilities compared to children with Down syndrome. However, children with Down syndrome tend to have more advanced receptive language abilities than children with Williams syndrome. Therefore, the statement "the language development is about equal in the two syndromes" is incorrect. The statement that "the language differences are not measurable" is also incorrect as research has measured and compared language development in these two populations.

Question 18

Learned helplessness leads to
A) poor "rehearsal" skills.
B) quitting before trying a task.
C) a state of well-being.
D) improved intellectual functioning.

Accepted Answer

Learned helplessness is a feeling of being unable to control or influence one's environment due to past experiences of failure or lack of control. This often leads to a belief that one cannot succeed or make a difference, resulting in giving up or quitting before even attempting a task.

Question 19

The most obvious characteristic of children who are mildly or moderately intellectually disabled is limited
A) cognitive ability.
B) motor ability.
C) verbal ability.
D) emotional ability.

Accepted Answer

Mild to moderate intellectual disability is defined by limited cognitive ability, including difficulty with reasoning, problem solving, and learning new skills. While individuals with intellectual disability may also have difficulty with motor skills, verbal communication, and emotional regulation, their primary characteristic is limited cognitive ability.

Question 20

_________ developed one of the earliest tests of intelligence.
A) Alfred Binet
B) Alfred North Whitehead
C) Edward L.Thorndike
D) Maria Montessori

Accepted Answer

Alfred Binet developed one of the earliest tests of intelligence, which later became known as the Binet-Simon Scale.

Quiz 6: Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Research studies have shown that early childhood intervention for social skills instruction for children at risk for intellectual and developmental disabilities

Positive Behavior Supports

Down syndrome is related to maternal age,with the incidence increasing significantly in children who are born to mothers

An example of a Tier II activity to improve social skills in children with IDD is

Memory,association and classification of information,and reasoning and making judgments are assessed by means of

The degree to which individuals meet the standards of personal independence and social responsibility expected of their age and cultural group is an indication of their

A reason that children with IDD have difficulty in social situations is

Although his or her original work was with children with intellectual and developmental disabilities,it is now widely applied to the teaching of young normal children.This researcher was

The definition of IDD requires that there be limitations in

Heavy drinking by mothers during pregnancy has been found to

Central processing,one of three major components of information processing,is best described as the

Self-sufficiency in the community,the ability to interact with others,and the ability to maintain employment are assessed by means of

An application of technology that can help a student to increase his or her understanding of the vocabulary used in a classroom is called

Executive function is a key factor in the poor performance of children with IDD because

A child with IDD that is receiving special instruction in a special education setting would be at which Tier of the RTI model?

Phenylketonuria is a(n)

Which statement is true when comparing language development between children with Down Syndrome and children with Williams syndrome?

Learned helplessness leads to

The most obvious characteristic of children who are mildly or moderately intellectually disabled is limited

_________ developed one of the earliest tests of intelligence.