Question 1

Considering how early intervention programs to improve intellectual development have shown marked improvements in the IQ of participants, it can be inferred that the main reason children from low SES families earn lower scores on IQ tests is that

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A)   the parents have difficulty providing an intellectually stimulating environment for their children.
B)   the genes for lower intelligence are passed down from the parents to the children.
C)   IQ tests are culture-fair tests.
D)   IQ tests fail to test for street-smarts and practical intelligence.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Before she started school in the United States, Mita, daughter of immigrant parents of Indian origin, used to speak only her native language, Hindi, fluently. She then learned to speak English in school and attained fluency in both Hindi and English. However, as she grew older, she started to feel ashamed of her roots and gave up speaking Hindi altogether. This phenomenon is called ________ bilingualism.

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A)   subjective
B)   relapsed
C)   subtractive
D)   retractiveE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true about learning disability?

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A)   Girls are more likely to be referred by teachers for treatment because of troublesome behavior.
B)   About three times as many boys as girls are classified as having a learning disability.
C)   Girls have a greater biological vulnerability than boys to be diagnosed with a learning disability.
D)   Learning disabilities reside in a single, specific brain location in all individuals.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

What are the two types of culture-fair tests that have been devised? What are the barriers to creating culture-fair tests?

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Question 5

As an elementary school teacher, Helen is always trying to find more ways to increase creativity in her students. She approaches her colleague for guidance. Which of the following would be her advice to Helen?

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A)   Discourage intellectual risk-taking.
B)   Exercise strict control over a child's ideas.
C)   Guide children to be persistent and delay gratification.
D)   Discourage methods such as brainstorming.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Sabine is in the second grade. Compared to the other kids in her class, she finds it very challenging to read or spell simple words. Which of the following learning disabilities does Sabine suffer from?

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A)   Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADH
D)  
B)   dysgraphia
C)   dyslexia
D)   dyscalculiaE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Peter is in charge of conducting an IQ test in the school where he teaches. Which of the following points should he keep in mind about the test and the results?

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A)   IQ is the sole indicator of competence in students.
B)   The IQ test is a measure of fixed potential in students.
C)   It is perfectly normal to stereotype students based on their test scores.
D)   In addition to students' intellectual competence, their creative and practical skills need to be considered.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Colin does not get good grades on standardized tests and does not seem to be making an effort to improve his grades. He is more interested in martial arts and has earned a black belt in this field. In the context of Gardner's theories, Colin has ________.

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A)   spatial skills
B)   intrapersonal skills
C)   bodily-kinesthetic skills
D)   naturalist skillsE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Briefly describe the three types of learning disabilities. Discuss the various treatment options. Do you think that educators treat learning disabilities appropriately? Provide reasons for your answer.

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The three types of learning disabilities...

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true about ADHD in children?

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A)   The sole cause of ADHD in children is damage to the brain during prenatal development.
B)   The number of children diagnosed and treated for ADHD has increased substantially in recent decades.
C)   Stimulant medication such as Ritalin is effective in improving the attention of children with ADHD to the levels seen in children without ADHD.
D)   Doctors recommend avoiding exercise in all forms for children with ADHD.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Which of the following is the correct definition of intellectual disability?

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A)   It is a condition of limited mental ability in which the individual (1)  has a moderately low IQ, usually above 50 on a traditional intelligence test; (2)  has slight trouble adjusting to the demands of everyday life; and (3)  first displays these characteristics by age 25.
B)   It is a condition of limited mental ability in which the individual (1)  has a low IQ, usually above 70 on a traditional intelligence test; (2)  has little or no trouble adjusting to the demands of a competitive environment; and (3)  first displays these characteristics by age 5.
C)   It is a condition of limited mental ability in which the individual (1)  has a low IQ, usually below 50 on a traditional intelligence test; (2)  has a lot of difficulty adapting to the demands of a competitive environment; and (3)  first exhibits these characteristics by age 25.
D)   It is a condition of limited mental ability in which the individual (1)  has a low IQ, usually below 70 on a traditional intelligence test; (2)  has difficulty adapting to the demands of everyday life; and (3)  first exhibits these characteristics by age 18.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Knowledge about memory is known as

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A)   metamemory.
B)   working memory.
C)   implicit memory.
D)   metadata.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Terence has a learning disability that involves difficulty in math computation. This disability is also known as developmental arithmetic disorder. On the other hand, Mindy, his classmate, finds it extremely challenging to read or spell simple words. Based on the given information, which of the following statements is true?

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A)   Both Terence and Mindy have ADHD.
B)   Terence has dysgraphia, whereas Mindy has dyscalculia.
C)   Terence has ADHD, whereas Mindy has dysgraphia.
D)   Terence has dyscalculia, whereas Mindy has dyslexia.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Which type of cancer is most prevalent in children?

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A)   leukemia
B)   lung cancer
C)   brain cancer
D)   melanoma (a form of skin cancer) E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

A teacher uses pictures to teach her students about a particular concept. She is confident that doing so will help the children remember the concept easily. Identify the strategy that the teacher is using to improve her students' memory.

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A)   encouraging elaboration
B)   engaging in mental imagery
C)   motivating students to remember the concept by understanding it rather than memorizing it
D)   repeating the concept multiple timesE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true of giftedness?

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A)   Signs of high ability of an individual in a particular area do not manifest themselves at a very young age.
B)   Deliberate practice is not required of individuals who become experts in a particular domain.
C)   Individuals with world-class status in the arts, mathematics, science, and sports all report strong family support.
D)   Individuals who are highly gifted are typically gifted in many domains.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Studies support the conclusion that gifted people tend to be

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A)   less mature than others, have fewer emotional problems than others, and grow up in a positive family climate.
B)   more mature than others, have fewer emotional problems than others, and grow up in a positive family climate.
C)   less mature than others, have more emotional problems than others, and grow up in a negative family climate.
D)   more mature than others, have more emotional problems than others, and grow up in a negative family climate.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 18

Discuss the key features of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA).

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Question 19

________ is a relatively mild autism spectrum disorder in which the child has relatively good verbal language skills, milder nonverbal language problems, and a restricted range of interests and relationships.

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A)   Asperger syndrome
B)   Fragile X syndrome
C)   Down syndrome
D)   ICF syndromeE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Dana and Delma are discussing gender and the identification of learning disabilities. Dana believes that there is evidence that supports that gender does play a role in identifying learning disabilities, whereas Delma opposes this view. Which of the following statements, if true, would support Dana's view?

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A)   Boys have a greater biological vulnerability for learning disabilities than girls.
B)   Girls are more likely to be referred by teachers for treatment than boys.
C)   Girls' education is given priority in schools and homes.
D)   Learning disabilities are more difficult to detect in boys than in girls.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 9: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Sabine is in the second grade. Compared to the other kids in her class, she finds it very challenging to read or spell simple words. Which of the following learning disabilities does Sabine suffer from?

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A teacher uses pictures to teach her students about a particular concept. She is confident that doing so will help the children remember the concept easily. Identify the strategy that the teacher is using to improve her students' memory.

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Which of the following statements is true about learning disability?

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Discuss the key features of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA).

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Colin does not get good grades on standardized tests and does not seem to be making an effort to improve his grades. He is more interested in martial arts and has earned a black belt in this field. In the context of Gardner's theories, Colin has ________.

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Which of the following statements is true about ADHD in children?

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Studies support the conclusion that gifted people tend to be

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Briefly describe the three types of learning disabilities. Discuss the various treatment options. Do you think that educators treat learning disabilities appropriately? Provide reasons for your answer.

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Peter is in charge of conducting an IQ test in the school where he teaches. Which of the following points should he keep in mind about the test and the results?

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What are the two types of culture-fair tests that have been devised? What are the barriers to creating culture-fair tests?

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________ is a relatively mild autism spectrum disorder in which the child has relatively good verbal language skills, milder nonverbal language problems, and a restricted range of interests and relationships.

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Sabine is in the second grade. Compared to the other kids in her class, she finds it very challenging to read or spell simple words. Which of the following learning disabilities does Sabine suffer from?

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A teacher uses pictures to teach her students about a particular concept. She is confident that doing so will help the children remember the concept easily. Identify the strategy that the teacher is using to improve her students' memory.

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Which of the following statements is true about learning disability?

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