Question 1

What is the underlying cause of stuttering?

Accepted Answer

Despite a great deal of research, no specific cause for stuttering has been identified.

Question 2

Although the underlying cause of __________ is not known, some experts believe that they are caused by poor early nutrition and allergies.

Accepted Answer

Specific learning disorders may be caused by both genetic and environmental factors, such as poor early nutrition and allergies.

Question 3

For the past several months, Monique has been frustrated at school. Although she does well in math and science, she is falling behind her peers in reading comprehension and writing. During a recent parent-teacher conference, Monique's teacher mentioned that Monique might have __________, which is causing the difficulties.

Accepted Answer

Specific learning disorders are characterized by difficulties in the ability to learn or use specific academic skills such as reading, writing, or arithmetic.

Question 4

Dyslexia is an example of a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

Specific learning disorders are characterized by difficulties in the ability to learn or use specific academic skills, such as reading, writing, or arithmetic. Dyslexia, which is a reading disability, falls under specific learning disorders.

Question 5

Dyslexia is characterized by difficulty with __________.

Accepted Answer

Dyslexia is a reading disability.

Question 6

Hunter, a 6-year-old boy, is having great difficulty learning to read. Although his vision is 20/20, he often misperceives letters and struggles to sound them out. Hunter may be suffering from __________.

Accepted Answer

Specific learning disorders are characterized by difficulties in the ability to learn or use specific academic skills such as reading, writing, or arithmetic. Dyslexia is a reading disability that can result in the misperception of letters and difficulty sounding out letters.

Question 7

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is marked by __________.

Accepted Answer

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is marked by inattention, impulsiveness, a low tolerance for frustration, and generally a great deal of inappropriate activity.

Question 8

One of the most common symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is __________.

Accepted Answer

Some of the most common symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder include persistent difficulty in finishing tasks; inability to watch an entire television program; frequent interruption of others or excessive talking; tendency to jump into a task before hearing all of the instructions; difficulty in waiting; and fidgeting or squirming.

Question 9

Trey has difficulty remaining seated and cannot watch more than 20 minutes of television in one sitting. Furthermore, his parents have noticed that he tends to fidget and squirm quite often. These symptoms suggest that Trey has __________.

Accepted Answer

Some of the most common symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder include persistent difficulty in finishing tasks; inability to watch an entire television program; frequent interruption of others or excessive talking; tendency to jump into a task before hearing all of the instructions; difficulty in waiting; and fidgeting or squirming.

Question 10

Which of the following is a drug prescribed to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder?

Accepted Answer

Ritalin, which is a stimulant, has been used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Question 11

At least __________ million children in the United States are taking medication to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Accepted Answer

At least 3.5 million children in the United States are taking medication to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Question 12

Research on the benefits of drugs to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder has revealed that medication produces __________.

Accepted Answer

Research shows that medications for ADHD produce positive short-term benefits. However, recent research revealed that medications produced no measurable improvement in long-term academic achievement.

Question 13

The integration of all students, even those with the most severe disabilities, into regular classes as well as every other aspect of school (and community) life is known as ___________.

Accepted Answer

Full inclusion is the integration of all students, even those with the most severe disabilities, into regular classes and all other aspects of school and community life.

Question 14

Martha has profound intellectual disability and is in a wheelchair. Martha attends a fully integrated regular classroom. This approach is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

Full inclusion is the integration of all students, even those with the most severe disabilities, into regular classes and all other aspects of school and community life.

Question 15

The least restrictive environment is __________.

Accepted Answer

The least restrictive environment is the setting most similar to that of children without special needs.

Question 16

Provide an overview of typical physical development during middle childhood.

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Question 17

What is the effect of nutrition on overall functioning during middle childhood?

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Question 18

What strategies would you advise to increase the activity level of children?

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Question 19

What are some possible explanations for the increase in asthma cases today?

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Question 20

Describe the possible social benefits of physical competence during middle childhood.

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Quiz 11: Physical Development in Middle Childhood