Question :
Use the following scenario to answer Items 90 and 91.
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Use the following scenario to answer Items 90 and 91.
In a class of 30 students is Almaro Gonzalez, a Cuban-American boy, whose parents make a combined income of $42,000 per year; Sonja Jackson, an African American student, whose mother is an administrative assistant and whose father is an electronics technician; Walter Johnson, an African American student whose parents are divorced and whose mother is a janitor, and Christopher Montecino, a Mexican-American boy whose parents make a combined income of $50,000 as language specialists.
90. If this class is consistent with statistical patterns identified by research, the student least likely to be classified as behaviorally disordered would be:
a.Almaro.
b.Sonja.
c.Walter.
d.Christopher.
91. If this class is consistent with statistical patterns identified by research, the student most likely to be classified as behaviorally disordered would be:
a.Almaro.
b.Sonja.
c.Walter.
d.Christopher.
92. Which of the following is not a behavior management strategy that is often suggested for working with students having behavior disorders?
a.Replacement
b.Physical restraint
c.Positive reinforcement
d.Overcorrection
93.A condition characterized by alternative episodes of depressive and manic states is best described as:
a.a learning disability.
b.bipolar disorder.
c.autism spectrum disorder.
d.emotional disorder.
94.You have a student in your class who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. If he fits patterns identified by research, which of the following is most likely?
a.He will also have a learning disability in reading and writing.
b.He will also have a learning disability in math.
c.He will also have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
d.He will also be mildly mentally retarded.
Use the following information for items 95 and 96.
95.Erin has trouble with communication, and her language is underdeveloped. She insists on doing basic activities, such as the way she starts writing on her paper, in exactly the same way every time. She also hangs her coat inside out on the hanger in the classroom every day. Of the following, Erin’s behavior most nearly suggests which of the following?
a.A learning disability
b.Mild mental retardation
c.Bipolar disorder
d.Autism spectrum disorder
96.As Erin’s teacher, which of the following is the most important adaptation that you can make to accommodate her behavior?
a.Do as much cooperative learning as possible to help her develop her communication abilities.
b.Work with her one-on-one to help her develop her language.
c.Have an older student work with her in a peer-tutoring situation.
d.Develop a set of routines to make the classroom environment as predictable as possible.
97. Another term used for speech disorders is:
a.expressive disorders.
b.receptive disorders.
c.language disorders.
d.learning disorders.
98.You notice that Maya, one of your second graders, rarely speaks, even on the playground when she is with other children. In fact, rather than speaking, she will often use a gesture. Her behavior suggests that she might have:
a.a learning disability.
b.bipolar disorder.
c.autism spectrum disorder.
d.a language disorder.
99. Gitana, a girl in your first-grade classroom, often says a “b” sound in place of an “l” sound. Which of the following is the most valid conclusion about Gitana’s disability?
a.She has a hearing loss.
b.She has an a fluency disorder.
c.She has a voice disorder.
d.She has an articulation order.
100. Approximately what percentage of the total population has some sort of vision loss?
a.10
b.20
c.30
d.40
101. Kyra, one of your students, seems to be attentive in class, but she continues to ask about the directions you’ve given, even when you have written them on the board. You also notice that she tends to be less attentive when you work problems or exercises on the chalkboard. Based on this information, which of the following is the best possible explanation for Kyra’s behavior?
a.She is behaviorally disordered.
b.She has ADHD.
c.She has a learning disability.
d.She has a visual impairment.
102.Sophie, one of your students, has a visual disability. You have seated her at the front of the room, and she has a magnifying aid that she uses for her reading. Which of the following should you be careful to avoid in working with Sophie?
a.Having her work with other students, where her disability will be obvious
b.Doing things for her that she can, with training, do alone
c.Having her participate in outside activities where she could fall and get hurt
d.Having her participate in learning activities where she might be unsuccessful
103.Which of the following is not an instructional adaptation that researchers suggest for students with hearing disabilities?
a.Frequently checking for understanding
b.Increased self-regulatory journaling
c.Incorporating more hands-on experiences
d.Orienting yourself so students can see your face.
104. Keon, one of your students, seems confused when you are giving directions or explanations (he frowns and looks puzzled) but seems much more certain when you write the information on the chalkboard. He is also quite reluctant to participate in question-and-answer activities in class, although his reading and writing are at least average. Based on this information, which of the following is the best explanation for Keon’s behavior?
a.He is hearing impaired.
b.He is mildly mentally retarded.
c.He has a learning disability.
d.He has ADHD.
