SPE Exam 3 with correct
answers 2025
The most frequent function, or purpose, of problem behaviors, including aggression, is
which of the following? CORRECT ANSWERS Lack of an ability to effectively
communicate his needs
Which self-directed learning strategy teaches students to learn self-instruction
statements by asking someone about the next step, or some aspect of the task?
CORRECT ANSWERS interactive
Which type of sentence used in Social Stories defines what is expected as a response
to a cue or in a particular situation? CORRECT ANSWERS directive
Repeating other people's language, either immediately or after a delay, is called:
CORRECT ANSWERS echolalia
The Pyramid Model of PBS is defined as: CORRECT ANSWERS a positive behavior
support system for young children (infants and toddlers).
Each of the following is a research-based cause of autism,
except: CORRECT ANSWERS vaccines
, Amanda is a girl with autism who demonstrates an insistence and reliance on routines,
rituals, and sameness. Amanda's behaviors are examples of: CORRECT ANSWERS
repetitive and restricted patterns of behavior.
Michael is a person with autism. He has an extraordinary ability to name the days of the
week when given a date (such as November 13, 1954). This is known as what type of
ability? CORRECT ANSWERS savant syndrome
Ms. Rafferty plans to teach Michelle, a student with autism, to raise her hand before
speaking in class. Ms. Rafferty takes a photo of Michelle raising her hand, and prompts
Michelle to review the picture before class instruction begins. This is an example of
what kind of strategy? CORRECT ANSWERS self-modeling
Not all children receive autism identifications at the same rate. Which group of children
are likely to be under-identified with autism? CORRECT ANSWERS students of color
Teaching students to set goals, make a plan, and evaluate their progress towards their
goal is known as: CORRECT ANSWERS self-determined learning model of instruction.
An example of an assessment used after referral for special education for students with
intellectual disability include each of the following,
except: CORRECT ANSWERS medical screaning
A useful procedure for determining the strengths and needs of older students and
planning services and supports for them is: CORRECT ANSWERS Transition Planning
Inventory-2.
Providing instruction during naturally occurring activities throughout a day, rather than
all at once, is referred to as what type of instruction? CORRECT ANSWERS Embedded
instruction
The domain of adaptive behavior that includes skills such as language, money, and self-
direction is: CORRECT ANSWERS conceptual skills
The ability to recall information that has been stored for a few seconds to a few hours is
referred to as: CORRECT ANSWERS short term memory
The continued exclusion of students with intellectual with disabilities from the general
education classroom and curriculum is due to: CORRECT ANSWERS an ongoing focus
on impairments and deficits rather than student strength.
Limitations in adaptive behavior and intelligence are conceptualized as: CORRECT
ANSWERS an outcome of the interaction between a person and the environment in
which that person is functioning.
answers 2025
The most frequent function, or purpose, of problem behaviors, including aggression, is
which of the following? CORRECT ANSWERS Lack of an ability to effectively
communicate his needs
Which self-directed learning strategy teaches students to learn self-instruction
statements by asking someone about the next step, or some aspect of the task?
CORRECT ANSWERS interactive
Which type of sentence used in Social Stories defines what is expected as a response
to a cue or in a particular situation? CORRECT ANSWERS directive
Repeating other people's language, either immediately or after a delay, is called:
CORRECT ANSWERS echolalia
The Pyramid Model of PBS is defined as: CORRECT ANSWERS a positive behavior
support system for young children (infants and toddlers).
Each of the following is a research-based cause of autism,
except: CORRECT ANSWERS vaccines
, Amanda is a girl with autism who demonstrates an insistence and reliance on routines,
rituals, and sameness. Amanda's behaviors are examples of: CORRECT ANSWERS
repetitive and restricted patterns of behavior.
Michael is a person with autism. He has an extraordinary ability to name the days of the
week when given a date (such as November 13, 1954). This is known as what type of
ability? CORRECT ANSWERS savant syndrome
Ms. Rafferty plans to teach Michelle, a student with autism, to raise her hand before
speaking in class. Ms. Rafferty takes a photo of Michelle raising her hand, and prompts
Michelle to review the picture before class instruction begins. This is an example of
what kind of strategy? CORRECT ANSWERS self-modeling
Not all children receive autism identifications at the same rate. Which group of children
are likely to be under-identified with autism? CORRECT ANSWERS students of color
Teaching students to set goals, make a plan, and evaluate their progress towards their
goal is known as: CORRECT ANSWERS self-determined learning model of instruction.
An example of an assessment used after referral for special education for students with
intellectual disability include each of the following,
except: CORRECT ANSWERS medical screaning
A useful procedure for determining the strengths and needs of older students and
planning services and supports for them is: CORRECT ANSWERS Transition Planning
Inventory-2.
Providing instruction during naturally occurring activities throughout a day, rather than
all at once, is referred to as what type of instruction? CORRECT ANSWERS Embedded
instruction
The domain of adaptive behavior that includes skills such as language, money, and self-
direction is: CORRECT ANSWERS conceptual skills
The ability to recall information that has been stored for a few seconds to a few hours is
referred to as: CORRECT ANSWERS short term memory
The continued exclusion of students with intellectual with disabilities from the general
education classroom and curriculum is due to: CORRECT ANSWERS an ongoing focus
on impairments and deficits rather than student strength.
Limitations in adaptive behavior and intelligence are conceptualized as: CORRECT
ANSWERS an outcome of the interaction between a person and the environment in
which that person is functioning.
