GACE School Psychology (724) Flashcards — 1–20
Foundations & Professional Knowledge
Flashcard 1
Q: What is the main role of a school psychologist?
A: To support students’ academic, social, and emotional development through assessment,
intervention, consultation, and prevention.
Flashcard 2
Q: IDEA ensures what for students with disabilities?
A: Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and related services tailored to individual needs.
Flashcard 3
Q: Section 504 provides what type of support?
A: Accommodations that allow students with disabilities to access the general education curriculum.
Flashcard 4
Q: Cultural competence in school psychology means?
A: Considering students’ cultural, linguistic, and social contexts when planning assessment and
intervention.
Flashcard 5
Q: Triangulation of data refers to?
A: Using multiple assessment methods and sources to ensure accuracy and reduce bias.
Assessment & Data-Based Decision Making
Flashcard 6
Q: Norm-referenced tests are used to?
A: Compare a student’s performance to a representative peer group.
Flashcard 7
Q: Criterion-referenced tests are used to?
A: Measure a student’s performance against a set standard or learning objective.
Flashcard 8
Q: Curriculum-based measurement (CBM) is used to?
A: Monitor students’ progress on academic skills in real classroom settings.
Flashcard 9
Q: Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) identifies?
A: Antecedents and consequences of behavior to determine its function.
, Flashcard 10
Q: Progress monitoring is important because?
A: It tracks the effectiveness of interventions over time and informs instructional decisions.
Intervention & Consultation
Flashcard 11
Q: Tier 1 interventions involve?
A: Universal schoolwide supports to prevent academic and behavioral problems.
Flashcard 12
Q: Tier 2 interventions involve?
A: Targeted small-group interventions for students at risk.
Flashcard 13
Q: Tier 3 interventions involve?
A: Intensive, individualized interventions for students with significant needs.
Flashcard 14
Q: Positive reinforcement increases behavior by?
A: Adding a rewarding stimulus to encourage repetition.
Flashcard 15
Q: Negative reinforcement increases behavior by?
A: Removing an aversive stimulus when the behavior occurs.
Flashcard 16
Q: Positive punishment decreases behavior by?
A: Adding an aversive stimulus to reduce undesired behavior.
Flashcard 17
Q: Negative punishment decreases behavior by?
A: Removing a desired stimulus to reduce undesired behavior.
Flashcard 18
Q: Cognitive-behavioral strategies are used to?
A: Address social-emotional and behavioral challenges by changing thoughts and behaviors.
Flashcard 19
Q: Social skills groups are part of which MTSS tier?
A: Tier 2 — small-group targeted interventions.
Flashcard 20
Q: Assistive technology in schools supports students by?
A: Compensating for skill deficits and promoting independence, e.g., voice-to-text or audio supports.
GACE School Psychology (724) Flashcards — 21–50