Question 1

Understanding the distinction between normal and disordered communication is difficult. A communication difference is considered a disability in which of the following situations? A) when a student's language is culturally different B) when the transmission or perception of messages is faulty C) when the student speaks a different language than the dominant culture D) when the student speaks loudly

Accepted Answer

A communication difference is considered a disability when the transmission or perception of messages is faulty, as this indicates a disruption in the ability to communicate effectively.

Question 2

Speech disorders include impairments related to
A) comprehension
B) use of language
C) fluency
D) phonology

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

Language disorders include impairments related to
A) voice
B) articulation
C) fluency
D) semantics

Accepted Answer

Language disorders specifically involve difficulties with semantics, which is the meaning of words and sentences, rather than issues with voice, articulation, or fluency, which are related to speech disorders.

Question 4

_____________________ refers to the content of language.
A) semantics
B) morphology
C) pragmatics
D) phonology

Accepted Answer

Semantics refers to the meaning or content of language, focusing on the interpretation of words, phrases, and sentences.

Question 5

Six-year-old Sara says "bin" for "then." This is an example of
A) an articulation error
B) a phonological error
C) a morphological error
D) a syntax error

Accepted Answer

Sara's substitution of "b" for "th" is an articulation error, which involves difficulty in physically producing the correct sounds.

Question 6

Seventeen-year-old William has cerebral palsy and uses a communication board. His use of this device represents a form of
A) lateral communication
B) augmentative communication
C) facilitated communication
D) multiple communication forms

Accepted Answer

Augmentative communication refers to methods and devices that assist individuals with communication impairments, such as a communication board used by someone with cerebral palsy.

Question 7

Approximately _____ of school-aged children have speech or language impairments.
A) 8%
B) 5-10%
C) 2%
D) 13%

Accepted Answer

The prevalence of speech or language impairments in school-aged children is generally estimated to be between 5-10%.

Question 8

Most students with speech or language impairments are
A) 10 to 15 years of age
B) 6 to 21 years of age
C) 7 to 14 years of age
D) 15 to 20 years of age

Accepted Answer

Most students with speech or language impairments fall within the school-age range of 6 to 21 years, as this is the age range typically covered by special education services in schools.

Question 9

__________________ is the sound system of a language and the linguistic rules that govern the sound combinations.
A) morphology
B) semantics
C) phonology
D) syntax

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________________ is the sound system of a...

Question 10

Consider the following two sentences:
Larry hit the ball. - The ball hit Larry.
These sentences reflect a concern related to
A) semantics
B) syntax
C) articulation
D) morphology

Accepted Answer

The answer of Consider the following two sentences:
Larry hit the...

Question 11

Most students with speech and language impairments are educated in
A) the general education classroom
B) resource rooms
C) special classes
D) special schools

Accepted Answer

Most students with speech and language impairments are educated in the general education classroom with support services, as this setting allows them to interact with peers and access the general curriculum.

Question 12

_________________ is/are the most common type of speech disorder.
A) voice
B) fluency
C) articulation
D) semantics

Accepted Answer

Articulation disorders are the most common type of speech disorder, involving difficulties in producing specific speech sounds correctly.

Question 13

The three types of speech disorders are
A) disorders of form of language, content of language, and function of language
B) disorders related to voice, fluency, and articulation
C) disorders related to phonology, resonance, and fluency
D) disorders related to syntax, semantics, and pragmatics

Accepted Answer

Speech disorders typically involve issues with voice, fluency, and articulation, which affect how speech sounds are produced and heard.

Question 14

Seven-year-old Nathan says "hamburgler" for "hamburger." This is an example of a(n)
A) distortion
B) substitution
C) omission
D) addition

Accepted Answer

The answer of Seven-year-old Nathan says "hamburgler" for "hamburger." This...

Question 15

Articulation errors
A) are relatively rare
B) are normal and acceptable at very young ages
C) reflect a concern regarding cultural transmission
D) are normal and acceptable in pre-adolescence

Accepted Answer

Articulation errors are common and considered normal in very young children as they are still developing their speech and language skills.

Question 16

Causes of speech impairments can be either __________ or __________.
A) environmental or physiological
B) cultural or sociological
C) functional or organic
D) inherited or biological

Accepted Answer

Speech impairments can be caused by either functional or organic factors. Functional causes are related to the way the speech mechanism is used, while organic causes are related to physical abnormalities of the speech mechanism.

Question 17

Voice disorders include problems with
A) morphology and phonology
B) phonation and resonance
C) semantics and syntax
D) content of language

Accepted Answer

Voice disorders are related to issues with phonation (the production of sound) and resonance (the quality of the voice), not with language structure or content.

Question 18

Speech dysfluencies
A) are common among children ages 3 to 5
B) are universal among all individuals
C) often decrease around age 5
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Speech dysfluencies
A) are common among children ages...

Question 19

______________________ usually consist(s) of blocking, repeating, or prolonging sounds, syllables, words, or phrases.
A) voice disorders
B) stuttering
C) articulation disorders
D) language disorders

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________________ usually consist(s) of blocking, repeating, or...

Question 20

Possible causes of stuttering include
A) emotional problems
B) neurology
C) motor skills
D) genetics

Accepted Answer

The answer of Possible causes of stuttering include
A) emotional problems
B)...

Quiz 3: Teaching Students With Communication Disorders

Understanding the distinction between normal and disordered communication is difficult. A communication difference is considered a disability in which of the following situations?

Speech disorders include impairments related to

Language disorders include impairments related to

_____________________ refers to the content of language.

Six-year-old Sara says "bin" for "then." This is an example of

Seventeen-year-old William has cerebral palsy and uses a communication board. His use of this device represents a form of

Approximately _____ of school-aged children have speech or language impairments.

Most students with speech or language impairments are

__________________ is the sound system of a language and the linguistic rules that govern the sound combinations.

Consider the following two sentences: Larry hit the ball. - The ball hit Larry. These sentences reflect a concern related to

Most students with speech and language impairments are educated in

_________________ is/are the most common type of speech disorder.

The three types of speech disorders are

Seven-year-old Nathan says "hamburgler" for "hamburger." This is an example of a(n)

Articulation errors

Causes of speech impairments can be either or .

Voice disorders include problems with

Speech dysfluencies

______________________ usually consist(s) of blocking, repeating, or prolonging sounds, syllables, words, or phrases.

Possible causes of stuttering include