SPED 5301 Questions and answers 100% correct
Elizabeth is in a mainstreamed preschool program. One of the means her teacher uses in determining
growth of adaptive skills is that of observation. Some questions about Elizabeth's behavior that she
might ask include: ✔✔all of the above including Is she able to hold a cup; Can she call the name of any
of her toys; Can he reach for an object and grasp it
Which of the following is NOT an example of adaptive behaviors where a student must display deficits to
be identified as having an intellectual disability?
Learning to type on the computer
Learning to read
Learning to use free time
Learning to interact appropriately ✔✔Learning to type on the computer
Many professionals in the field advocate for the use of alternative terms used to describe students with
emotional disorders. Which term do they oppose because it may be noted as offensive?
Emotional Disturbance
Emotionally Disabled
Behavior Disorder
Emotionally Impaired ✔✔Emotional Disturbance
Due to the implementation of high-stakes testing, life skills or applied skills curriculum is only available
for students who have a profound intellectual disability.
T/F ✔✔False
Brandy scored a 68 on the WISC III. Her classroom teacher is adamant that she is intellectually disabled
and should be served by the school's special education teacher. Her father argues that she is very
independent and gets along well with her siblings and other children in the neighborhood. Based on this
information, which statement is TRUE?
, Answers:
Caution should be used in labeling Brandy as intellectually disabled because her adaptive behavior skills
seem to be good.
Brandy should be labeled intellectually disabled because her IQ score falls below 70 and that is the most
significant factor in determining eligibility for services.
Brandy's dad cannot be objective about his daughter's behaviors, and his comments should not be
considered in the identification process.
Brandy should be labeled intellectually disabled to receive services and then retested in a year to see if
her IQ score is above 70. ✔✔Caution should be used in labeling Brandy as intellectually disabled
because her adaptive behavior skills seem to be good.
An alternative term used to refer to young children with an intellectual disability is ✔✔developmentally
delayed.
In which category would Jake be identified considering his IQ is 28?
Answers:
Mild
Moderate
Severe
Profound ✔✔Severe
Andrew had no friends, bad grades, was unmotivated throughout his first six years of school. Even after
being identified with an exceptionality, he was still unreachable and his teachers were frustrated. Upon
entrance to middle school, his IEP team decided he needed to be placed in a therapeutic day school
where he would receive counseling sessions, learn in smaller class settings, and is in a highly structured
school environment. Identify Andrew's exceptionality.
Autism
Emotional and Behavioral Disorder
Learning Disability
Elizabeth is in a mainstreamed preschool program. One of the means her teacher uses in determining
growth of adaptive skills is that of observation. Some questions about Elizabeth's behavior that she
might ask include: ✔✔all of the above including Is she able to hold a cup; Can she call the name of any
of her toys; Can he reach for an object and grasp it
Which of the following is NOT an example of adaptive behaviors where a student must display deficits to
be identified as having an intellectual disability?
Learning to type on the computer
Learning to read
Learning to use free time
Learning to interact appropriately ✔✔Learning to type on the computer
Many professionals in the field advocate for the use of alternative terms used to describe students with
emotional disorders. Which term do they oppose because it may be noted as offensive?
Emotional Disturbance
Emotionally Disabled
Behavior Disorder
Emotionally Impaired ✔✔Emotional Disturbance
Due to the implementation of high-stakes testing, life skills or applied skills curriculum is only available
for students who have a profound intellectual disability.
T/F ✔✔False
Brandy scored a 68 on the WISC III. Her classroom teacher is adamant that she is intellectually disabled
and should be served by the school's special education teacher. Her father argues that she is very
independent and gets along well with her siblings and other children in the neighborhood. Based on this
information, which statement is TRUE?
, Answers:
Caution should be used in labeling Brandy as intellectually disabled because her adaptive behavior skills
seem to be good.
Brandy should be labeled intellectually disabled because her IQ score falls below 70 and that is the most
significant factor in determining eligibility for services.
Brandy's dad cannot be objective about his daughter's behaviors, and his comments should not be
considered in the identification process.
Brandy should be labeled intellectually disabled to receive services and then retested in a year to see if
her IQ score is above 70. ✔✔Caution should be used in labeling Brandy as intellectually disabled
because her adaptive behavior skills seem to be good.
An alternative term used to refer to young children with an intellectual disability is ✔✔developmentally
delayed.
In which category would Jake be identified considering his IQ is 28?
Answers:
Mild
Moderate
Severe
Profound ✔✔Severe
Andrew had no friends, bad grades, was unmotivated throughout his first six years of school. Even after
being identified with an exceptionality, he was still unreachable and his teachers were frustrated. Upon
entrance to middle school, his IEP team decided he needed to be placed in a therapeutic day school
where he would receive counseling sessions, learn in smaller class settings, and is in a highly structured
school environment. Identify Andrew's exceptionality.
Autism
Emotional and Behavioral Disorder
Learning Disability
