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MTTC 106 Practice Test Questions
with Detailed Verified Answers
Graded A+
Seven-year-old Selina, a student with a cognitive impairment, attends a first-
grade class. She lives with her parents and two older sisters. Every morning, as
Selina's family prepares to go to work or school, one of Selina's sisters dresses
her, combs her hair, and brushes her teeth. Which of the following
characteristics or attitudes would Selina be most likely to develop as a result
of this daily routine?
social anxiety
a sense of entitlement
learned helplessness
a lack of empathy Ans: learned helplessness
A six-month-old child in an infant and toddler program has been recently
diagnosed with a significant hearing loss. According to scientifically based
research, which of the following strategies would be the most effective for
promoting this child's language development?
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always speaking loudly and slowly when talking to the child
using exaggerated lip movements to foster the child's speechreading
immediately starting to use sign language with the child
making pictures for the child to point to to indicate his or her needs Ans:
immediately starting to use sign language with the child
Five-year-old John has been enrolled in a kindergarten class partway through
the school year. On his first day at school, John chooses to play in the block
center. John first spends a few minutes watching what two of his new
classmates are building, then sits down near them and starts making a road.
After a few more minutes, John says to the children, "Hey, we could connect
my road to your road. Look." One of the other children says, "Yeah, then we
could make a really, really long road around the city!" Soon all three children
are working busily on the road. John's behavior in this situation best
demonstrates how:
proficiency in social skills can facilitate communication and collaborative
thinking.
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the ability to self-regulate can facilitate interpersonal problem solving and
conflict resolution.
a positive disposition toward learning can facilitate growth across multiple
developmental domains.
perseverance in com Ans: proficiency in social skills can facilitate
communication and collaborative thinking.
Which of the following children is demonstrating behavior that is atypical of a
three-year-old child?
Katya draws figures that resemble circles.
Tranh covers a page with scribbles and announces that it's a grocery list.
Gwen has difficulty holding and cutting with scissors.
Jonah draws detailed pictures of his mother with specific facial features. Ans:
Jonah draws detailed pictures of his mother with specific facial features.
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Ava is a four-year-old child who has Down syndrome. In which of the
following areas would Ava be likely to have the most significant
developmental delay?
social learning
spatial processing
visual memory
speech production Ans: speech production
Ms. Cohen, a preschool teacher, is preparing for the upcoming school year.
This year's class will include Warren, a child who has Down syndrome. As she
plans for the first weeks of school, Ms. Cohen should be aware that Warren is
especially likely to benefit from learning activities that:
involve whole-class instruction.
emphasize auditory processing.
begin with a conceptual overview.
incorporate visual cues. Ans: incorporate visual cues.
Five-year-old Silvio, a student with spina bifida, will be attending a general
education preschool class in the upcoming year. Silvio uses a power
wheelchair, which he propels independently. Which of the following issues
MTTC 106 Practice Test Questions
with Detailed Verified Answers
Graded A+
Seven-year-old Selina, a student with a cognitive impairment, attends a first-
grade class. She lives with her parents and two older sisters. Every morning, as
Selina's family prepares to go to work or school, one of Selina's sisters dresses
her, combs her hair, and brushes her teeth. Which of the following
characteristics or attitudes would Selina be most likely to develop as a result
of this daily routine?
social anxiety
a sense of entitlement
learned helplessness
a lack of empathy Ans: learned helplessness
A six-month-old child in an infant and toddler program has been recently
diagnosed with a significant hearing loss. According to scientifically based
research, which of the following strategies would be the most effective for
promoting this child's language development?
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always speaking loudly and slowly when talking to the child
using exaggerated lip movements to foster the child's speechreading
immediately starting to use sign language with the child
making pictures for the child to point to to indicate his or her needs Ans:
immediately starting to use sign language with the child
Five-year-old John has been enrolled in a kindergarten class partway through
the school year. On his first day at school, John chooses to play in the block
center. John first spends a few minutes watching what two of his new
classmates are building, then sits down near them and starts making a road.
After a few more minutes, John says to the children, "Hey, we could connect
my road to your road. Look." One of the other children says, "Yeah, then we
could make a really, really long road around the city!" Soon all three children
are working busily on the road. John's behavior in this situation best
demonstrates how:
proficiency in social skills can facilitate communication and collaborative
thinking.
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the ability to self-regulate can facilitate interpersonal problem solving and
conflict resolution.
a positive disposition toward learning can facilitate growth across multiple
developmental domains.
perseverance in com Ans: proficiency in social skills can facilitate
communication and collaborative thinking.
Which of the following children is demonstrating behavior that is atypical of a
three-year-old child?
Katya draws figures that resemble circles.
Tranh covers a page with scribbles and announces that it's a grocery list.
Gwen has difficulty holding and cutting with scissors.
Jonah draws detailed pictures of his mother with specific facial features. Ans:
Jonah draws detailed pictures of his mother with specific facial features.
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Ava is a four-year-old child who has Down syndrome. In which of the
following areas would Ava be likely to have the most significant
developmental delay?
social learning
spatial processing
visual memory
speech production Ans: speech production
Ms. Cohen, a preschool teacher, is preparing for the upcoming school year.
This year's class will include Warren, a child who has Down syndrome. As she
plans for the first weeks of school, Ms. Cohen should be aware that Warren is
especially likely to benefit from learning activities that:
involve whole-class instruction.
emphasize auditory processing.
begin with a conceptual overview.
incorporate visual cues. Ans: incorporate visual cues.
Five-year-old Silvio, a student with spina bifida, will be attending a general
education preschool class in the upcoming year. Silvio uses a power
wheelchair, which he propels independently. Which of the following issues
