Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a component of speech fluency?

Accepted Answer

Rate refers to the speed of speech, complexity refers to the level of difficulty in the language used, rhythm refers to the pattern of stress and intonation in speech, and sequence refers to the order and coherence of ideas expressed through speech. Complexity is not a component of fluency, as fluency primarily focuses on the smoothness and fluidity of speech rather than the level of difficulty in the language used.

Question 2

Stuttering typically begins ______.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

A teacher draws pictures of the three bears,their porridge,chairs,and beds,when reading "Goldilocks and the Three Bears." This approach is likely designed to reinforce which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Drawing pictures of the characters, settings, and objects in a story is a common strategy for reinforcing story grammar, which includes the basic elements of a narrative such as characters, setting, problem, action, and resolution. By visually representing these elements, the teacher can help students better understand and remember the story's structure and content. This approach does not focus on grammar, narrative production, or self-questioning.

Question 4

A therapist who told her client with social (pragmatic)communication disorder,"Stop ! I liked how you were talking about the zoo.Tell me more about what you like about it," would likely be trying to teach what skill?

Accepted Answer

The therapist is trying to help the client maintain the conversation by encouraging them to continue talking about a topic they brought up. Initiating conversation refers to starting a conversation, turn taking is about taking turns in a conversation, and conversational repair involves fixing communication breakdowns in a conversation.

Question 5

Which is NOT a component of the RAVE-O intervention?

Accepted Answer

All of the other options (B, C, and D) are components of the RAVE-O intervention, but rapidity is not. The components of RAVE-O are: R ecognizing sounds in words, A nalyzing word parts, V ocabulary, E laborating on word meanings, and O rthography (spelling patterns).

Question 6

Explicit instruction in phonics ______.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that explicit instruction in phonics, which involves teaching the relationships between graphemes (letters) and phonemes (sounds), is associated with the greatest reading improvement. This approach encourages grapheme/phoneme mapping, which has been found to be effective in improving decoding skills and word recognition.

Question 7

IDEIA guarantees which of the following?

Accepted Answer

IDEIA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act) guarantees the right to an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for every child with a disability. The IEP sets specific goals and accommodations for the child's education, ensuring that their individual needs are being met.

Question 8

Children who seem to talk at others rather than talk with others and seem to have a limited awareness for others' feelings have symptoms most consistent with which of the following disorders?

Accepted Answer

Social (pragmatic) communication disorder is characterized by difficulty using communication appropriately in social situations. Symptoms include problems with social reciprocity, difficulty with nonverbal communication, problems with understanding and using language in social contexts, and difficulties engaging in conversations. Children with this disorder may tend to talk at others rather than with others and have limited awareness of others' feelings. Symptoms must be present in multiple contexts and cannot be better explained by another developmental or medical condition.

Question 9

Which of the following individuals would be most likely to rely on the definition of specific learning disorder as outlined in the DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

Clinical psychologists are the mental health professionals who are most likely to rely on the definition of specific learning disorder as outlined in the DSM-5, as this manual is commonly used in the diagnostic process and treatment planning in the field of clinical psychology. While other professionals such as teachers, social workers, and school psychologists may also use the DSM-5 to some extent, their roles may be more focused on the educational or social aspects of addressing learning difficulties rather than the diagnostic process itself.

Question 10

Which is true of prevalence of childhood-onset fluency disorder?

Accepted Answer

According to research, approximately 5% of children have difficulties with stuttering at some point in their early development. The other options provided are not accurate statements about the prevalence of childhood-onset fluency disorder.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a main reason conversational repair is a challenge for individuals with social (pragmatic)communication disorder?

Accepted Answer

Talking to oneself in social contexts is not a reason why conversational repair is a challenge for individuals with social (pragmatic) communication disorder. The other options listed are all reasons why it can be difficult for these individuals to engage in effective conversational repair.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a problem kids with social (pragmatic)communication disorder may have with narratives?

Accepted Answer

While kids with social (pragmatic) communication disorder may struggle with using vague or imprecise language, omitting important information, and presenting information out of order, there is no evidence to suggest that they never tell stories about individuals other than themselves. Therefore, option C is not a problem associated with this disorder.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a component of the definition of specific learning disorder?

Accepted Answer

The definition of a specific learning disorder does not require that skills in one academic domain be lower than in another; rather, it focuses on significant difficulties in learning and using academic skills that are not attributable to other conditions or environmental factors.

Question 14

Prognosis for childhood-onset fluency disorder is ______.

Accepted Answer

The prognosis for childhood-onset fluency disorder is generally good, with most children recovering, but it can take 4 to 5 years. While early intervention is important, even those who do not receive treatment can improve over time. Therefore, option A and B are not correct. It is not necessarily true that most children recover within the first year of intervention, making option D incorrect.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT considered a text enhancement?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

As described in the textbook,therapists treating the social and emotional consequences of stutterers might use all of the following EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

While working with the social and emotional consequences of stuttering, therapists might use working with teachers, teaching humor, and problem solving skills. However, martial arts training for mindfulness and to provide physical retaliation strategies against bullies is not typically used.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a broad area of deficit in those with social (pragmatic)communication disorder?

Accepted Answer

While individuals with social (pragmatic) communication disorder may struggle with all of these areas to varying degrees, specifically knowing the right word to express an idea is not typically considered a primary deficit in this disorder.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary steps of the writing process?

Accepted Answer

The primary steps of the writing process are typically identified as planning/prewriting, drafting, revising, and reviewing/editing. "Translating" is not commonly included as a specific step in this process. Similarly, "tailoring" is not typically considered a primary step of the writing process.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a component of conversational repair skill training?

Accepted Answer

Practicing responses to people who are angry is not typically a component of conversational repair skill training, which focuses on improving communication clarity and understanding rather than managing emotional responses.

Question 20

Which is true of videotaped modeling as a form of social skills training?

Accepted Answer

Videotaped modeling allows children to review and practice social skills outside of therapy sessions, using devices like tablets, which can reinforce learning and help with skill acquisition.

Quiz 7: Communication and Learning Disorders