Deck 9: Individuals with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The goal of this level of positive behavioral support is to reduce the number of new cases of problem behavior.

A)primary prevention
B)secondary prevention
C)tertiary prevention
D)punishment

Answer 2

A

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

C

Question 4

All of the following may be warning signs of an impending suicide EXCEPT

A)increased social activity,multiple friends
B)changes in behavior and personality
C)increased failure or role strain
D)feelings of despair and hopelessness

Question 5

The goal of the targeted level of positive behavioral support is designed to minimize the possibility that students at high risk will engage in misbehavior.

A)primary prevention
B)secondary prevention
C)tertiary prevention
D)punishment

Question 6

Students with an emotional and behavioral disorder frequently encounter

A)social acceptance.
B)isolation.
C)support systems.
D)early intervention services.

Question 7

Strength-based assessment can be described as

A)an assessment model that looks at an individual's strengths,abilities,and accomplishments rather than focusing on his or her deficits
B)a behavioral strategy that seeks to determine the purpose or function that a particular behavior serves
C)useful when developing a student's individualized education program
D)planning required by federal law for students with disabilities who exhibit problematic behavior

Question 8

Individuals whose social behaviors are atypical; often regarded as chronic social offenders.

A)schizophrenia
B)socially maladjusted
C)emotional disturbance
D)conduct disorder

Question 9

Self-monitoring strategies are described as

A)a cognitive approach used to assist pupils in remembering material; the use of rhymes,pictures,acronyms,and similar aids to help in recall
B)external sources of behavioral control
C)instructional aides designed to assist pupils in understanding major concepts,ideas,and vocabulary in a way that aids the acquisition,organization,and recall of material
D)a behavioral self-control strategy; pupils compare their performance to a criterion,record their efforts,and obtain reinforcement if appropriate

Question 10

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 11

Dimension of problem behaviors related to internalizing disorders.

A)anxiety/withdrawal
B)socialized aggression
C)motor tension excess
D)conduct disorder

Question 12

A behavioral intervention plan is

A)an assessment model that looks at an individual's strengths,abilities,and accomplishments rather than focusing on his or her deficits
B)a behavioral strategy that seeks to determine the purpose or function that a particular behavior serves
C)useful when developing a student's individualized education program
D)planning required by federal law for students with disabilities who exhibit problematic behavior

Question 13

Content enhancements refer to

A)a cognitive approach used to assist pupils in remembering material; the use of rhymes,pictures,acronyms,and similar aids to help in recall
B)external sources of behavioral control
C)instructional aids designed to assist pupils in understanding major concepts,ideas,and vocabulary in a way that aids the acquisition,organization,and recall of material
D)a behavioral self-control strategy; pupils compare their performance to a criterion,record their efforts,and obtain reinforcement if appropriate

Question 14

The acceptance of a majority of behaviors ______.

A)varies across cultures
B)remains constant
C)is predictable
D)is none of these

Question 15

A functional behavior assessment is

A)an assessment model that looks at an individual's strengths,abilities,and accomplishments rather than focusing on his or her deficits
B)a behavioral strategy that seeks to determine the purpose or function that a particular behavior serves
C)useful when developing a student's individualized education program
D)planning required by federal law for students with disabilities who exhibit problematic behavior

Question 16

The most intensive level of positive behavioral support,this level includes interventions designed for the individual student.

A)primary prevention
B)secondary prevention
C)tertiary prevention
D)punishment

Question 17

A classroom management strategy focusing on the effective use of classroom space and the arrangement of the physical environment as a means of minimizing disruptive behaviors is referred to as

A)time management
B)transition management
C)proximity and movement management
D)classroom arrangement

Question 18

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

A)Tourette syndrome
B)anemia
C)diabetes
D)depression

Question 19

Characteristics of individuals identified as schizophrenic include all of the following EXCEPT

A)rule-violating behavior
B)disturbances in thought processes
C)hallucinations
D)bizarre behavior

Question 20

The physical layout of the classroom and it decor; a proactive intervention technique designed to minimize disruptions while increasing pupil engagement.

A)time management
B)transition management
C)proximity and movement management
D)classroom arrangement

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

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

A)overidentified
B)underidentified
C)identified as predicted
D)being identified consistently

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

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 25

Students identified with conduct disorder are characterized by

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

Question 26

Clinically derived classification systems include

A)descriptions of symptoms.
B)indicators of severity.
C)treatment plans.
D)descriptions of symptoms and indicators of severity.

Question 27

The forerunner of the Council of Exceptional Children (CEC)was first organized at

A)UCLA.
B)Columbia University.
C)Harvard University.
D)Northwestern University.

Question 28

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

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

Question 29

The condition characterized by physical aggression,difficulty controlling anger,open disobedience,and oppositionality is called

A)anxiety.
B)attention problems.
C)psychotic behavior.
D)conduct disorder.

Question 30

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 31

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

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

Question 32

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 33

Students identified with schizophrenia are characterized by

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

Question 34

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 35

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

A)When it affects 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 36

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 37

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

Question 38

Females are at greater risk for developing ______________ disorders.

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

Question 39

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)during and after

Question 40

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

A)Genetics
B)Injury
C)Lead poisoning
D)All of these

Question 41

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

A)Meyer and James
B)Redl and Wineman
C)Achenback and Edelbrock
D)Kavale and Davanzo

Question 42

Individuals whose social behaviors are atypical and who are often regarded as chronic social offenders are said to be ______.

A)depressed
B)conduct disordered
C)schizophrenic
D)socially maladjusted

Question 43

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

A)1%
B)2.5%
C)6 %
D)8%

Question 44

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 45

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

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

Question 46

Deficits in social skills can lead to all of the following except:

A)Alienation
B)Poor interpersonal relationships
C)Academic failure
D)Success with independent living

Question 47

Students with emotional or behavior disorders commonly experience all of the following except

A)difficulty staying on topic.
B)using fewer words and/or sentences.
C)using language inappropriate to social conversation.
D)spelling.

Question 48

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 49

______ includes interventions designed for individual student behavior.

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

Question 50

All of the following are characteristics of resiliency except:

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

Question 51

Research suggests that a(n)______ percentage of children and adolescents who committed suicide had an apparent,although not identified,emotional or behavioral disorder.

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

Question 52

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 53

______ is a behavioral self-control strategy; students compare their performance to a criterion,record their efforts,and obtain reinforcement if appropriate.

A)Mnemonic strategy
B)Content enhancement strategy
C)Self-monitoring strategy
D)Self-regulatory strategy

Question 54

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 55

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 from

Question 56

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

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

Question 57

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

A)Overidentification
B)Underidentification
C)Treatment
D)Hospitalizations

Question 58

Which of the following is not a part of the Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders (CCBD)definition of emotional or behavioral disorders?

A)Characterized by behaviors that adversely affect educational performance
B)Behaviors occur only in one setting
C)Unresponsive to direct intervention
D)None of these

Question 59

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

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

Question 60

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

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

Question 61

Positive behavior support tends to respond reactively to problem behaviors.

Question 62

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

Question 63

PL 108-446 requires IEP team members to consider using positive behavior support when writing an IEP for students with disabilities who exhibit problematic behavior in school.

Question 64

Students with emotional or behavioral disorders usually perform very well on academic activities.

Question 65

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

Question 66

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

Question 67

Cognitive-behavioral approaches rely on external sources of behavioral control.

Question 68

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

Question 69

Research suggests that infant temperament may preced the development of emotional or behavioral disorders.

Question 70

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

Question 71

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

Question 72

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

Question 73

Over time,punishment procedures are generally ineffective.

Question 74

Positive behavioral supports include providing effective academic content and instruction to students with emotional and behavioral disorders.

Question 75

The involuntary confinement of a student to a room or area from which he or she is physically prevented from leaving is

A)physical restraint.
B)exclusion.
C)child maltreatment.
D)seclusion.

Question 76

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

Question 77

The focus of the positive behavioral support model is prevention.

Question 78

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

Question 79

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.A positive behavioral support model is designed to address the complexity of problematic behaviors through which of the following?

A)promoting academic achievement
B)excluding the family
C)identifying problematic behaviors before they become chronic and/or severe
D)emphasizing positive,nurturing relationships between students and staff

Question 80

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