Question 1

When an individual has muscular dystrophy only their muscles are deteriorating, not their mind. ​

Accepted Answer

Muscular dystrophy is a genetic disease that affects the muscle fibers, causing progressive muscle weakness and wasting. While the disease does not directly impact the mind or cognitive function, some forms of muscular dystrophy can cause cognitive impairment or learning difficulties, particularly in children.

Question 2

Ineffective or poor parenting has been proven to be a contributing factor in the cause of autism spectrum disorders. ​

Accepted Answer

Overwhelming scientific evidence has shown that autism spectrum disorders are primarily caused by genetic factors, with environmental factors playing a smaller role. Ineffective or poor parenting practices have not been identified as a direct cause of autism.

Question 3

Low incidence disabilities account for approximately 22%, or one out of every five students who receives special education services. ​

Accepted Answer

Low incidence disabilities are relatively rare, accounting for a small percentage of all students receiving special education services, significantly less than 22% or one out of every five students.

Question 4

IDEA defines visual impairments, including blindness, as impairments in vision that, even with correction, have a negative effect upon a student's educational performance. ​

Accepted Answer

This accurately reflects the definition of visual impairments according to IDEA.

Question 5

Hearing loss is classified by all of the following, EXCEPT:
A)conductive.
B)sensorineural. ​
C)mild to profound. ​
D)degree of auditory blockage. ​

Accepted Answer

Degree of auditory blockage is not a classification of hearing loss, but rather a measure of its severity. Conductive and sensorineural hearing loss refer to the type of hearing loss, and mild to profound refers to the degree of hearing loss.

Question 6

Individuals are typically classified as deaf if their hearing loss exceeds: ​
A)45 dB.
B)70 dB. ​
C)30 dB. ​
D)60 dB. ​

Accepted Answer

According to the World Health Organization, individuals with a hearing loss of 70 dB or greater in the better ear are considered deaf.

Question 7

Teachers need to know the etiology of a learner's vision difficulty in order to determine the functional results of the impairment and to appropriately adapt the classroom setting. ​

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Students who have physical disabilities, health disabilities, or traumatic brain injury comprise one of the most homogeneous categories of students in special education because of the intensity and similarity of needs among students included in this category. ​

Accepted Answer

Students with physical disabilities, health disabilities, or traumatic brain injuries represent a highly heterogeneous group, as the range of abilities, needs, and challenges varies widely among individuals within these categories.

Question 9

According to IDEA's definition of deafness, there is nothing to prevent individuals who are deaf from understanding speech.

Accepted Answer

According to IDEA's definition of deafness, individuals who are deaf have hearing loss that is so severe that they cannot understand speech even with the use of amplification.

Question 10

Children born with the HIV virus may also have developmental delays, and although medication can slow the effects on the immune system, the disease is considered terminal in most cases.

Accepted Answer

Although medication can slow the effects of HIV on the immune system, the disease is still considered terminal if left untreated. Additionally, HIV can also cause developmental delays in children.

Question 11

A sensorineural hearing loss: ​
A)caused by disorders of the inner ear or the auditory nerve.
B)involves problems with the outer or middle ear.
C)results when sounds are not transmitted normally.
D)is caused by a blockage or barrier to the transmission of sound.

Accepted Answer

A sensorineural hearing loss is caused by disorders of the inner ear or the auditory nerve.

Question 12

A conductive hearing loss is:
A)the result of a problem with the auditory nerve that transmits impulses to the brain.
B)caused by disorders of the cochlea. ​
C)caused by a blockage or barrier to the transmission of sound. ​
D)usually both a loss of hearing sensitivity as well as distortion and lack of clarity in sounds. ​

Accepted Answer

A conductive hearing loss is caused by a blockage or barrier to the transmission of sound, such as earwax buildup, a perforated eardrum, or fluid in the middle ear. It does not involve disorders of the cochlea or problems with the auditory nerve. Conductive hearing loss can result in a loss of hearing sensitivity and may affect clarity, but not necessarily distortion.

Question 13

A hearing impairment affects all of the following, EXCEPT:
A)speech and language.
B)academic performance. ​
C)attainment of appropriate social skills. ​
D)fine motor skills. ​

Accepted Answer

A hearing impairment affects speech and language development, academic performance, and the attainment of appropriate social skills. However, it does not typically impact fine motor skills.

Question 14

Many individuals who are deaf and/or hearing impaired may have a strong preference for socializing with other members of the deaf community because: ​
A)they are rarely allowed in inclusive classrooms.
B)low achieving students tend to hang out together. ​
C)they often encounter difficulties in developing friendships and other social interactions. ​
D)everyone makes fun of them. ​

Accepted Answer

Deaf and/or hearing-impaired individuals may encounter difficulties in developing friendships and social interactions due to communication barriers with the hearing community. Socializing with other members of the deaf community who use similar communication methods can help to alleviate these difficulties and provide a sense of community and belonging. The other answer choices (A, B, and D) are incorrect and not applicable to the given scenario.

Question 15

Vision loss often results in lower intellectual ability because of the limited opportunity to acquire information visually. ​

Accepted Answer

Vision loss does not inherently result in lower intellectual ability. Intellectual ability is influenced by a variety of factors, and individuals who are visually impaired can acquire information through other senses and adaptive technologies, maintaining or developing intellectual capabilities.

Question 16

Students with hearing impairments typically experience challenges in academic achievement:
A)because deafness limits cognitive abilities.
B)because they tend to have lower IQs on average than their hearing peers.
C)and perform three to five years below their age-appropriate grade level.
D)particularly in the area of reading.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

In over half of the cases of hearing loss in children, the cause is: ​
A)unknown.
B)due to genetic or hereditary factors. ​
C)due to infections.
D)due to otitis media.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

The risk for Autism Spectrum Disorders is four times higher for males than for females. ​

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

The _________________of a particular sound is a measure of the rate at which the sound source vibrates and is measured in hertz. ​
A)decibel level
B)force
C)distortion
D)frequency

Accepted Answer

Frequency is the measure of the rate at which a sound source vibrates and is measured in hertz. A higher frequency means that the sound wave is vibrating at a faster rate, resulting in a higher-pitched sound.

Question 20

The majority of the Deaf community: ​
A)eagerly await a cure so that they will be able to hear.
B)regard the term hearing impaired as offensive because it implies that something is wrong or in need of repair.
C)regard the term deaf as offensive, because they view themselves as a part of mainstream American culture.
D)regard IDEA's definition of deafness as an accurate reflection of the deaf community's values.

Accepted Answer

The majority of the Deaf community regards the term hearing impaired as offensive because it implies that something is wrong or in need of repair. They prefer to be called Deaf or hard of hearing, embracing their culture and identity as a linguistic minority. A cure for Deafness is not something the majority of the community desires, as being Deaf is not viewed as a deficit or something that needs to be fixed. Therefore, choices A, C, and D are incorrect.

Quiz 5: Diversity in the Classroom Students With Low Incidence Disabilities

When an individual has muscular dystrophy only their muscles are deteriorating, not their mind. ​

Ineffective or poor parenting has been proven to be a contributing factor in the cause of autism spectrum disorders. ​

Low incidence disabilities account for approximately 22%, or one out of every five students who receives special education services. ​

IDEA defines visual impairments, including blindness, as impairments in vision that, even with correction, have a negative effect upon a student's educational performance. ​

Hearing loss is classified by all of the following, EXCEPT:

Individuals are typically classified as deaf if their hearing loss exceeds: ​

Teachers need to know the etiology of a learner's vision difficulty in order to determine the functional results of the impairment and to appropriately adapt the classroom setting. ​

Students who have physical disabilities, health disabilities, or traumatic brain injury comprise one of the most homogeneous categories of students in special education because of the intensity and similarity of needs among students included in this category. ​

According to IDEA's definition of deafness, there is nothing to prevent individuals who are deaf from understanding speech.

Children born with the HIV virus may also have developmental delays, and although medication can slow the effects on the immune system, the disease is considered terminal in most cases.

A sensorineural hearing loss: ​

A conductive hearing loss is:

A hearing impairment affects all of the following, EXCEPT:

Many individuals who are deaf and/or hearing impaired may have a strong preference for socializing with other members of the deaf community because: ​

Vision loss often results in lower intellectual ability because of the limited opportunity to acquire information visually. ​

Students with hearing impairments typically experience challenges in academic achievement:

In over half of the cases of hearing loss in children, the cause is: ​

The risk for Autism Spectrum Disorders is four times higher for males than for females. ​

The _________________of a particular sound is a measure of the rate at which the sound source vibrates and is measured in hertz. ​

The majority of the Deaf community: ​

When an individual has muscular dystrophy only their muscles are deteriorating, not their mind.

Ineffective or poor parenting has been proven to be a contributing factor in the cause of autism spectrum disorders.

Low incidence disabilities account for approximately 22%, or one out of every five students who receives special education services.

IDEA defines visual impairments, including blindness, as impairments in vision that, even with correction, have a negative effect upon a student's educational performance.

Individuals are typically classified as deaf if their hearing loss exceeds:

Teachers need to know the etiology of a learner's vision difficulty in order to determine the functional results of the impairment and to appropriately adapt the classroom setting.

Students who have physical disabilities, health disabilities, or traumatic brain injury comprise one of the most homogeneous categories of students in special education because of the intensity and similarity of needs among students included in this category.

A sensorineural hearing loss:

Many individuals who are deaf and/or hearing impaired may have a strong preference for socializing with other members of the deaf community because:

Vision loss often results in lower intellectual ability because of the limited opportunity to acquire information visually.

In over half of the cases of hearing loss in children, the cause is:

The risk for Autism Spectrum Disorders is four times higher for males than for females.

The _________________of a particular sound is a measure of the rate at which the sound source vibrates and is measured in hertz.

The majority of the Deaf community: