LBS1 290 Prep UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
Disorders of Attention Does not focus when a lesson is presented; short attention span, easily distracted,
poor concentration; may display hyperactivity.
Poor Motor Skills Difficulty with gross motor skills and fine motor coordination (exhibits general
awkwardness and clumsiness).
Psychological Processing Differences Problems in processing auditory or visual information (difficulty in interpreting
auditory or visual stimuli).
Poor Cognitive Strategies for Learning Does not know how to go about the task of learning and studying; lacks
organizational skills; passive learning style (do not direct their own learning).
Oral Language Difficulties Underlying language disorders (problems in language development, listening,
speaking, and vocabulary).
Reading Difficulties Problems in learning how to decode words, basic word-recognition skills, or
reading comprehension.
Writing Difficulties Performs poorly in tasks requiring written expression, spelling, and handwriting.
Mathematics Difficulties Difficulty with quantitative thinking, arithmetic, time, space, and calculation facts.
Poor Social Skills Does not know how to act and talk in social situations; difficulty with establishing
satisfying social relationships and friendships.
Adaptive Behavior refers to practical skills, such as self-care skills, independent skills, or social skills.
Mental Retardation Characterization Characterized by significant limitations both in intellectual functioning and in
adaptive behavior as expressed in conceptual, social, and practical adaptive
skills. Disability originates before the age of 18.
Mental Retardation (Intellectual Disabilities) is a set of conditions that blends together intelligence and adaptive behavior.
Rosa's Law Passed September 24, 2010 by congress. Changed the term mental retardation to
intellectual disabilities. In all laws that refer to individuals with disabilities.
Intermittent Support Support provided as needed, and not at all times. Similar to mild intellectual
disabilities.
Limited Support Support provided on a regular basis for a short period of time. Similar to
moderate intellectual disabilities.
Extensive Support Support provided on an ongoing and regular basis. Similar to severe intellectual
disabilities.
Disorders of Attention Does not focus when a lesson is presented; short attention span, easily distracted,
poor concentration; may display hyperactivity.
Poor Motor Skills Difficulty with gross motor skills and fine motor coordination (exhibits general
awkwardness and clumsiness).
Psychological Processing Differences Problems in processing auditory or visual information (difficulty in interpreting
auditory or visual stimuli).
Poor Cognitive Strategies for Learning Does not know how to go about the task of learning and studying; lacks
organizational skills; passive learning style (do not direct their own learning).
Oral Language Difficulties Underlying language disorders (problems in language development, listening,
speaking, and vocabulary).
Reading Difficulties Problems in learning how to decode words, basic word-recognition skills, or
reading comprehension.
Writing Difficulties Performs poorly in tasks requiring written expression, spelling, and handwriting.
Mathematics Difficulties Difficulty with quantitative thinking, arithmetic, time, space, and calculation facts.
Poor Social Skills Does not know how to act and talk in social situations; difficulty with establishing
satisfying social relationships and friendships.
Adaptive Behavior refers to practical skills, such as self-care skills, independent skills, or social skills.
Mental Retardation Characterization Characterized by significant limitations both in intellectual functioning and in
adaptive behavior as expressed in conceptual, social, and practical adaptive
skills. Disability originates before the age of 18.
Mental Retardation (Intellectual Disabilities) is a set of conditions that blends together intelligence and adaptive behavior.
Rosa's Law Passed September 24, 2010 by congress. Changed the term mental retardation to
intellectual disabilities. In all laws that refer to individuals with disabilities.
Intermittent Support Support provided as needed, and not at all times. Similar to mild intellectual
disabilities.
Limited Support Support provided on a regular basis for a short period of time. Similar to
moderate intellectual disabilities.
Extensive Support Support provided on an ongoing and regular basis. Similar to severe intellectual
disabilities.
