Deck 10: Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

Question 1

All the following are components of the IDEA definition of emotional disturbance EXCEPT ________.

A) an inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or health factors
B) a condition that impacts a person's thinking, feeling or mood
C) inappropriate types of behavior or feelings under normal conditions
D) a general pervasive mood or unhappiness or depression

Answer 1

a condition that impacts a person's thinking, feeling or mood

Question 2

Angie, a one-year-old, screams and cries each time when asked to take a nap. Should Angie's behavior cause her to be referred for consideration of emotional disturbance?

A) No, the behavior is age appropriate.
B) Yes, the behavior is frequent and intensive.
C) Yes, the behavior occurs to a marked degree.
D) No, the behavior is caused by Angie's health condition.

Answer 2

No, the behavior is age appropriate.

Question 3

Suamasi, an eight-year-old student from Pakistan, avoids eye contact with adults in her classroom. Suamasi also avoids personal involvement with any adult. Suamasi will not answer questions presented to her by the teacher. Consequently, the teacher is concerned about Suamasi's behavior. Should Suamasi be referred for consideration of emotional disturbance?

A) No, the behavior is age appropriate.
B) Yes, the behavior is frequent and intensive.
C) Yes, the behavior occurs to a marked degree
D) No, the behavior may be connected to cultural issues.

Answer 3

No, the behavior may be connected to cultural issues.

Question 4

All the following are concerns with the IDEA definition of emotional disturbance EXCEPT ________.

A) the definition excludes students whose behavior is purely behavioral
B) the definition excludes students who exhibit signs of social maladjustment unless they have another qualifying condition
C) the reference to educational performance may be interpreted to mean academic performance only excluding other aspects of education
D) the definition includes students with cognitive and adaptive behavior deficits

Question 5

Wilma, a thirteen-year-old, had been seen helping her brothers with their illegal drug trade business. In fact, police officers who arrested her brothers warned her parents that Wilma also seemed to be involved in the trade. Wilma ran away from home and could not be found for six months. She was discovered living in a home with other runaways. Wilma returned home and to school. Subsequently, she was expelled from school based upon accusations that she started a fire in her locker. Prior to being expelled, Wilma skipped school at least 10 times during the marking period. She has no friends in school but has begun associating with local gang members. When she is in school, Wilma fails in all subjects although she is a gifted learner. Wilma was arrested for attempting to rob a 7-11 market. Does Wilma meet the criteria to be considered for the emotional disturbance category?

A) Yes, Wilma has a conduct disorder and is eligible to be considered for the IDEA emotional disturbance category for social maladjustment.
B) No, Wilma has a conduct disorder and is not eligible to be considered for the IDEA emotional disturbance category for social maladjustment.
C) Yes, Wilma has an internalizing disorder and is eligible to be considered for the emotional disturbance category for depression.
D) No, Wilma has a learning disability and is not eligible to be considered for the IDEA category of emotional disturbance.

Question 6

January is a senior in high school and is a gifted student. January has conversations with imaginary friends. Her imaginary friends, according to January, told her to perform lewd acts in the hallway of the school. January complied with the friends' request and was suspended from school. January has become disorganized in her thoughts and in her behavior. She recently submitted a three-page paper to her Honors English class that consisted of the same one word repeated throughout the pages. January's parents and her teachers are concerned about the behaviors January is exhibiting. January appears to show characteristics associated with what type of emotional disturbance?

A) Schizophrenia
B) Oppositional Defiance Disorder
C) Depression
D) Conduct Disorder

Question 7

Timothy is 16 years old and in the tenth grade. For the past six months, Timothy seems to be lethargic. He comes into the classroom and spends the time either sleeping or displaying tiredness. He is an avid skateboarder competitor. For the past months, Timothy displayed a lack of interest in any aspects of the sport. During this same period, Timothy lost about 15 pounds as he no longer has an appetite for food. Timothy's science teacher reported that Timothy seemed to have a preoccupation with death as displayed in a science report that Timothy submitted. What characteristic of emotional disturbance does Timothy appear to exhibit?

A) Anorexia
B) Bulimia
C) Aggression
D) Depression

Question 8

Senisa is a quiet eight-year-old girl. She fears coming late to school and being called on by the teacher. On the playground, she fears not being selected to be on a team during team play. When she is called on by the teacher, Senisa cries uncontrollably. Senisa feigns sickness to avoid going on the playground. Instead, she spends the time in the nurse's office. What characteristic of emotional disturbance does Senisa appear to display?

A) Anxiety disorder
B) Conduct disorder
C) Oppositional defiant disorder
D) Schizophrenia

Question 9

Which type of emotional or behavioral disorder is less noticed and reported by teachers?

A) Oppositional defiant disorder
B) Conduct disorder
C) Internalizing behavior
D) Externalizing behavior

Question 10

What is the average age of onset of social anxiety disorders?

A) 13 years
B) 5 years
C) 16 years
D) 19 years

Question 11

Students with emotional or behavioral disorders represent what percent of all students with a disability?

A) 39%
B) 18%
C) 6%
D) 7%

Question 12

What percent of students with emotional or behavioral disorders receive their education in separate school settings?

A) 19%
B) 18%
C) 46%
D) 5%

Question 13

Eric is a student with a conduct disorder. He bullies, threatens, and intimidates students whom he perceives as antagonistic towards him. Recently, he threw a chair at a student who would not share a pencil. Eric was suspended from school for his action. What is the name of the process the IEP team must now undertake to review the behaviors displayed by Eric during the incident that led to his suspension?

A) A transition assessment
B) A manifest determination
C) An adaptive behavior assessment
D) A behavior intervention plan

Question 14

Steven, with emotional or behavioral disorders, was suspended from school for bringing a gun to school. Steven became angry at a teacher and threatened to harm the teacher. Steven's gun was discovered by the resource officer as Steven entered the building. Subsequently, Steven was suspended from school. For how many days can Steven be suspended from school?

A) He can be suspended and removed to an Interim Alternative Educational Setting for up to 10 days.
B) He cannot be suspended or removed to an Interim Alternative Educational Setting because he is a student with a disability.
C) He can be suspended and removed to an Interim Alternative Educational Setting for up to 45 days.
D) He can be permanently expelled from the school for violating the code of conduct.

Question 15

During the school suspension of a student with an emotional or behavioral disorder, the school must perform all the following steps EXCEPT ________.

A) conduct a functional behavioral assessment
B) implement, or revise, a behavior intervention plan
C) refer the child to the juvenile justice system
D) return the child to the original placement

Question 16

Festus, a student with a conduct disorder, does not know how to enter classroom conversation appropriately. He consistently yells out answers or shouts questions when the teacher requests student involvement. What kind of challenge is Festus displaying?

A) A performance deficit
B) A skill deficit
C) A fluency problem
D) A manners deficit

Question 17

Students with emotional or behavioral disorders often have academic performance challenges. Research data suggests that students with emotional or behavioral disorders have academic deficits as severe as which group of students?

A) Students with intellectual disabilities
B) Students with attention deficit disorders
C) Students with physical impairments
D) Students with learning disabilities

Question 18

What percent of all students with emotional or behavioral disorders are taking prescription drugs for various conditions?

A) 6%
B) 8 to 85%
C) 38 to 79%
D) 25 to 50%
E) 15%

Question 19

Alexia is an eight-year-old girl with an internalizing disorder who is placed in a third-grade general education class. She often cries when it is time to leave her general education teacher and go to special classes, lunch, assemblies, recess, or dismissal. She clings to her teacher to keep from leaving. Which of the following is an accommodation the teacher could implement for students with internalizing behaviors?

A) Reduced noise and distractions
B) Brief assignments
C) Frequent breaks
D) Preferential seating

Question 20

Which of the following is an accommodation for students with externalizing behaviors who enter power struggles with authority figures?

A) Reduced noise and distractions
B) Provide options
C) Frequent breaks
D) Preferential seating

Question 21

Which component of the Pyramid Model includes a focus on the development of nurturing and responsive relationships and high-quality supportive environments?

A) Universal practices
B) Secondary practices
C) Tertiary intervention
D) Intimacy building practices

Question 22

Which instructional strategy rewards students for following classroom rules and engaging in positive behaviors during set periods during the day?

A) The Pyramid Model
B) The Good Behavior Game
C) Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
D) Check-In/Check-Out

Question 23

This step in functional behavioral assessments involves using data to determine the function of the behavior.

A) Determining the function of the behavior and testing the hypothesis
B) Collecting data
C) Developing a behavior intervention plan
D) Identifying and defining the problem behavior and the desired behavior

Question 24

What is the high school completion rate for students with emotional or behavioral disorders?

A) 72%
B) 56%
C) 63%
D) 73%

Question 25

This person documented the abuse of "insane persons" who were housed in cages, chained, and beaten while forced to live in the Massachusetts mental hospital in Worchester. The results of the study was published in the book Memorial.

A) Dorothea Dix
B) Norris Haring
C) Benjamin Rush
D) Eli Bower

Question 26

Compare the definition of externalizing behaviors with that of internalizing behaviors. Select one of the types of behavior and describe a child who displays that behavior.

Question 27

Using a fictional child with a suspected emotional or behavioral disorder, list and explain each of the steps in conducting a Functional Behavioral Assessment.

Question 28

Starting in the Middle Ages, create a 10-point timeline that show the treatment of individuals with mental health issues. Conclude the timeline with your projection of how you perceive future treatment of this group of people and explain the reason(s) for your projection.