Question 1

The current emphasis on adaptive skills in defining intellectual disabilities is due to the

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A)  influence of the learning disabilities movement.
B)  realization that students can be "streetwise" despite having low IQ test scores.
C)  rise of the disability rights movement.
D)  joint efforts of parents of children with intellectual disabilities.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

In functional academics,academics are taught in the context of

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A)  daily living skills.
B)  test-taking,such as the SATs.
C)  the general education curriculum.
D)  the common core state standards.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

People with Prader-Willi syndrome inherited it from their father.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Discuss three advantages of supported competitive employment over sheltered workshops for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

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Question 5

Self-determination is most likely to be fostered under which of the following conditions?

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A)  supported living
B)  community residential facilities
C)  group homes
D)  residential institutionsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

The most common known hereditary cause of intellectual disabilities is

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A)  Fragile X syndrome.
B)  Down syndrome.
C)  Williams syndrome.
D)  Prader-Willi syndrome.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

An infection of the covering of the brain that may be caused by a variety of bacterial and viral agents is

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A)  syphilis.
B)  flu.
C)  meningitis.
D)  spina bifida.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Explain why the major professional organization for people with significant cognitive or intellectual disabilities changed its name from the American Association on Mental Retardation AAMR)to the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities AAIDD).

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Students should describe the history of ...

Question 9

Results from the Perry Preschool Project and the Abecedarian Project indicate that

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A)  special classes are the most effective placement.
B)  most early intervention programs are ineffective.
C)  high school performance is not affected by early intervention.
D)  early intervention can reduce the rate of intellectual disabilities.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Which one of the following statements about intellectual disabilities is TRUE?

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A)  Designating someone as having "intellectual disabilities" has become easier.
B)  Professionals are in agreement that the label "mental retardation" MR) is harmful.
C)  The prevailing opinions is that,for some children,intellectual disabilities are not a permanent condition.
D)  How well a person functions has not been shown to be related to supports available in the environment.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

IQ is generally considered the single best index of how well a person will do in school.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Keesha is trying to transfer control away from prompts to a more naturally occurring stimulus.She tells her daughter "Pick up your toys.Put them in that box [points to box]." Over the next few days,she will tell her daughter to pick up her toys,but will wait 10 seconds before telling her to put them in the box.This is an example of

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A)  progressive time delay.
B)  timed response delay.
C)  constant time delay.
D)  intermittent time delay.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Each of the following is TRUE regarding assessment of quality of life EXCEPT

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A)  It presents challenges because it depends on individual perceptions.
B)  It should consider society's view of quality of life as well as an individual's level of satisfaction.
C)  There are no assessments to use with Spanish-speaking populations.
D)  Quality of life is difficult to measure.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Encephalitis results in intellectual disabilities,but meningitis does not.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Pointing to an item while telling a student to pick it up is an example of

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A)  verbal prompt.
B)  gestural prompt.
C)  modeling.
D)  poor instruction.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

The ability to keep information in mind while simultaneously doing another task is

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A)  working memory.
B)  passive memory.
C)  long-term memory.
D)  active memory.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Distinguish between intelligence and adaptive behavior,giving examples of tasks that are representative of each.Why is adaptive behavior included in the definition of mental retardation?

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Intellectual functioning refers primaril...

Question 18

Discuss the difference in expected prevalence rates for intellectual disabilities based on the hypothetical normal curve of intelligence)and the actual prevalence figures.

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The lower prevalence figures are probabl...

Question 19

Joe tends to believe whatever he is told,even highly questionable statements or claims,despite any evidence.This tendency is

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A)  self-deception.
B)  gullibility.
C)  unreasonable trust.
D)  learned helplessness.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 20

All of the following are TRUE of sheltered workshops EXCEPT

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A)  There is little,if any,integration with workers who are not disabled.
B)  They usually offer repetitive work and limited job-training experiences.
C)  They are run by business people to make a profit.
D)  Clients are often paid very low wages.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

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Self-determination is most likely to be fostered under which of the following conditions?

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People with Prader-Willi syndrome inherited it from their father.

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Explain why the major professional organization for people with significant cognitive or intellectual disabilities changed its name from the American Association on Mental Retardation AAMR)to the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities AAIDD).

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The current emphasis on adaptive skills in defining intellectual disabilities is due to the

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Discuss the difference in expected prevalence rates for intellectual disabilities based on the hypothetical normal curve of intelligence)and the actual prevalence figures.

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The ability to keep information in mind while simultaneously doing another task is

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IQ is generally considered the single best index of how well a person will do in school.

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Distinguish between intelligence and adaptive behavior,giving examples of tasks that are representative of each.Why is adaptive behavior included in the definition of mental retardation?

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Encephalitis results in intellectual disabilities,but meningitis does not.

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Results from the Perry Preschool Project and the Abecedarian Project indicate that

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An infection of the covering of the brain that may be caused by a variety of bacterial and viral agents is

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