PRAXIS 5354 Special Education Practice Test (with verified solutions 100%)

Jessica is a six-year-old kindergarten student. Which description may indicate typical language development? A. She speaks in sentences of five to six words. B. She has a vocabulary of 500 words. C. She holds her fingers to tell her age. D. She uses phrases such as "me want" correct answers A. She speaks in sentences of five to six words. Which one of these social and emotional behaviors may be atypical of a third grader? A. Complaining about friendships and others not sharing B. Struggling to pay attention to teachers' directions C. Having a tantrum due to a change in routine D. Attempting to express feelings with words correct answers C. Having a tantrum due to a change in routine Which statement does NOT pertain to the behaviorism school of thought? A. Behavior is learned from the environment. B. Behavior must be observed to be studied C. Behavior comes from a stimulus response. D. Behavior is learned differently in humans and animals correct answers D. Behavior is learned differently in humans and animals. Josh is a fourth-grade student with a specific learning disability in reading fluency. What would be the best strategy to motivate Josh to make improvements with his reading. A. Giving him extra practice for homework B. Letting him skip some of his reading homework C. Allowing him to pick what story he would like to read correct answers C. Allowing him to pick what story he would like to read According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which conditions could fall under the umbrella term of specific learning disability? A. Speech or language impairment B. Auditory processing disorder C. Attention deficit disorder D. Bipolar disorder correct answers B. Auditory processing disorder Chris is a sixth grader who receives services as a student with autism spectrum disorder. Which would be the best response when he shows frustration in the classroom? A. Giving him a sensory break B. Talking to him in the hallway about what s bothering him C. Asking him to try a new activity correct answers A. Giving him a sensory break