171.
Peyton has an IQ score of 60. Although her development was typically slower than that of her peers, she is now able to hold a job and will soon start a family of her own. Peyton is most probably:
A.
mildly retarded.
B.
moderately retarded.
C.
severely retarded.
D.
profoundly retarded.
172.
People whose IQ score range from 40 to 54 are most probably:
A.
mildly retarded.
B.
moderately retarded.
C.
severely retarded.
D.
profoundly retarded.
173.
People who are _____ have deficits in their language and motor skills. Although these individuals can hold simple jobs, they need to have a certain degree of supervision throughout their lives.
A.
mildly retarded
B.
moderately retarded
C.
severely retarded
D.
profoundly retarded
174.
Anita is mildly retarded; Brady is moderately retarded; Candace is severely retarded; and Denny is profoundly retarded. Which of these individuals can probably hold a job? Which of these individuals is probably unable to care for himself or herself?
A.
Anita; Denny
B.
Anita; Brady
C.
Candace; Anita
D.
Candace; Denny
175.
People with severe retardation have an IQ:
A.
of 40 to 54.
B.
of 25 to 39.
C.
of 55 to 69.
D.
below 25.
176.
Which of the following alternatives correctly identifies the range of IQ scores encompassed by the terms profound, severe, moderate, and mild retardation, respectively?
A.
0-29; 30-49; 50-64; 65-79
B.
0-19; 20-39; 40-59; 60-79
C.
0-24; 25-39; 40-54; 55-69
D.
0-19; 20-34; 35-49; 50-69
177.
In approximately _____ of the cases of mental retardation there is an identifiable cause related to biological or environmental factors; the most common of these is _____.
A.
one-third; fetal alcohol syndrome
B.
one-third; Down syndrome
C.
one-quarter; fetal alcohol syndrome
D.
one-quarter; Down syndrome
178.
Which of the following alternatives offers the most accurate assessment of the origin of familial retardation in nature on the one hand or nurture on the other?
A.
Familial retardation is almost always genetic in origin, thereby reflecting nature.
B.
About 1/3 of the cases of familial retardation have a known basis in biology, or nature.
C.
Familial retardation is most often environmental in origin, such as extreme continuous poverty leading to malnutrition.
D.
Whether familial retardation is caused by environmental factors or some genetic factor is usually impossible to determine.
179.
Intellectual disability in which no apparent biological defect exists but there is a history of it in the family is known as _____ retardation.
A.
syndromic
B.
cultural
C.
familial
D.
non-syndromic
180.
The inclusive philosophy behind the educational mainstreaming of people with intellectual disabilities reflects federal laws passed in the:
A.
late 1960s.
B.
mid-1970s.
C.
late 1970s.
D.
early 1980s.
