WGU D753 UPDATED FINAL EXAM
2025
What is one of the key characteristics of an emotional or behavior disorder as defined
by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)? - Correct Ans-An inability to
learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or health factors
Which sign indicates that a student might have an anxiety disorder? - Correct Ans-
Irrational fear
In a middle school classroom, a student shows signs of nervousness and restlessness.
In particular, the student frequently asks the teacher if his answers are correct on tests
and quizzes. This perfectionism causes the student to spend too much time on
assignments, which only increases the stress the student feels.Which disorder does the
student in this scenario likely have? - Correct Ans-Anxiety disorder
A fifth-grade student often bullies classmates and has been caught stealing several
times. At home, the student often lies to their parents and has threatened to run
away.Which disorder is likely illustrated in this situation? - Correct Ans-Conduct disorder
What is one of the signs of opposition defiant disorder (ODD)? - Correct Ans-Extreme
and persistent vindictiveness
What is one of the three major aspects of neurodiversity impacting classroom behavior?
- Correct Ans-Emotional regulation
What is an example of an internalizing behavior? - Correct Ans-Being withdrawn
Which behavior is an externalizing behavior? - Correct Ans-Destroying property
Which strategy represents a Tier 1 support of positive behavioral interventions and
support (PBIS)? - Correct Ans-Having all students practice telling their peers something
they did well each day
Daniel is a student who has minor struggles with impulsivity but works well with other
students and generally excels in the classroom.What is an appropriate strategy that
Daniel's teacher should use to support him based on the positive behavioral
interventions and support (PBIS) system? - Correct Ans-Establishing guidelines for
Daniel and other students to follow during discussions
Lulu is a student who experiences social anxiety at a level that puts her at risk of
behavioral issues. Despite having universal supports, Lulu's social anxiety has not
improved. How can Lulu's teacher support her based on the positive behavioral
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interventions and support (PBIS) system? - Correct Ans-By having Lulu meet with a
lunchtime group to casually practice conversation skills
Kamal is a student who struggles to self-regulate at a level that puts him at risk of
behavioral issues. Despite having universal supports, Kamal's behavior has not
improved.How can Kamal's teacher support him based on the positive behavioral
interventions and support (PBIS) system? - Correct Ans-By having Kamal meet
regularly with a small group to practice self-regulating strategies
William is a student who is diagnosed with an emotional behavior disorder. William has
trouble participating in class, working with other students, and staying focused when
doing independent work. Tier 1 and Tier 2 interventions have been ineffective so
far.How can William's teacher support him based on the positive behavioral
interventions and support (PBIS) system? - Correct Ans-By working with specialists to
create a personalized behavior plan for William
A teacher wants to provide Tier 2 support of the positive behavioral interventions and
support (PBIS) system for a student with moderate behavioral issues.Which level of
support is appropriate for this student? - Correct Ans-Targeted interventions
Which concept refers to a stimulus that occurs directly after an individual's action? -
Correct Ans-Consequence
Which term is defined as a description of an individual's actions before an attempt is
made to change them? - Correct Ans-Baseline
Which type of classroom stimulus is demonstrated when a teacher uses a cleanup song
during a lesson? - Correct Ans-Auditory
What is an example of a classroom response? - Correct Ans-Raising a hand
In an elementary classroom, a student speaks out of turn and is then required to stay
after class and review appropriate social interactions.Which type of consequence does
the student receive? - Correct Ans-Positive punishment
A student who shows rudeness to a classmate is required to do a classroom
chore.Which principle is described in this scenario? - Correct Ans-Positive punishment
What is the behavioral principle that involves removing a pleasant stimulus after a
behavior? - Correct Ans-Negative punishment
Which guideline should be followed to define behavior accurately? - Correct Ans-Avoid
subjectivity when describing the behavior
When reading individually during class, a student often reacts to the story in distracting
ways, such as giggling, gasping, or sighing. The teacher has been recording the
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