Question 1
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The Response to Intervention (RTI) approach is
a way to identify and serve children with learning disabilities.
focused on prereferral prevention and intervention.
based on how a child responds to scientific, research-based intervention.
all of the above.
Question 2
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Deep processing of information
is not necessary to understand information so that it can be used in meaningful ways.
transforms the information to "make it ours."
includes only evaluative thinking.
is not a problem for children with learning disabilities.
Question 3
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Learning disabilities may manifest themselves in a child's imperfect ability to do which of the following?
Listen
Think
Speak
All of the above
IncorrectQuestion 4
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According to figures published by the U.S. Department of Education in 2011, the prevalence rate for
learning disabilities in individuals ages 6-21 was
2.5 percent.
3.4 percent.
6.4 percent.
11.5 percent.
IncorrectQuestion 5
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An example of heightened sensitivity that can affect an area of functioning is
sensory responsiveness.
auditory integration.
tactile defensiveness.
proprioception.
Question 6
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Delays in information processing might contribute to learning disabilities because
children with auditory delays cannot answer questions rapidly in class.
if information takes longer to get into short-term memory, it may not get into long-term memory.
delays in information processing allow too much information to be received by the brain.
children with visual delays cannot take notes in class.
Question 7
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The U.S. Department of Education (2004) includes all of the following disorders to be within the specific
learning disability definition EXCEPT
perceptual disabilities.
behavior disabilities.
developmental aphasia.
dyslexia.
Question 8
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_____________ is the storage of concepts, words, symbols, and generalization.
Episodic memory
Semantic memory
Mnemonic memory
Motor memory
Question 9
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Dyslexia is a problem in the area of
social skills.
math calculations.
language.
spatial relationships.
Question 10
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Which of the following researchers coined the term9learning disabilities9in 1962?
Orton
Kirk
Myklebust
Frostig
Question 11
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_________________ was coined in the early 20th century to describe children
with a cluster of symptoms including hyperactivity and inattention.
Strauss Syndrome
ADHD
Asperger's Syndrome
Cruickshank's Condition
Question 12
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Why are medications that increase neurotransmitter production useful for
students with ADHD?
Neurotransmitters allow students to learn more quickly and effectively.
Neurotransmitters have a direct effect of on a student's mood and happiness
level.
Neurotransmitters increase the capacity for attending and controlling
impulses.
Neurotransmitters reduce the potential side effects of any medication.
Question 13
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What evidence exists for a genetic cause of ADHD?
ADHD runs in families.
Researchers have identified the genes responsible for ADHD.
There are no other explanations for ADHD.
All of the above are true.
Question 14
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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of ADHD as defined by the DSM-5?
Fidgets with hands or feet and squirms in seat
Blurts out answers before questions have been completed
Does not seem to listen when spoken to directly
Scores lower than average on standard tests of cognitive ability
Question 15
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Prevalence estimates for ADHD range from __________ of school age children.
1-2 percent
3-7 percent
9-11 percent
12-16 percent
Question 16
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IDEA 2004 classifies ADHD under which disability category?
Learning Disabilities
Attention and Mood Disorders
Other Health Impairments
ADHD is not covered by IDEA 2004
Question 17
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Kara's IEP requires that she work with a reading specialist to address the
reading difficulties caused by her ADHD and LD. This intervention is an
example of which tier of the RtI model?
Tier I
Tier II
Tier III
This could occur at any tier.
Question 18
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Which of the following is NOT true about students with ADHD?
They are more likely to be cognitively advanced.
They are more likely to have absences and missing work.
They are less likely to perform on grade level.
They often experience social problems in school.
Question 19
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Modifications to the general classroom curriculum using UDL strategies
typically take place at what level of RtI?
Tier I
Tier II
Tier III
This would not occur in the RtI model.
Question 20
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Which of the following is NOT true regarding the prevalence of ADHD?
Children from highly educated families and children from families receiving
Medicaid are most likely to be identified.
Black students make up less of the ADHD population but are identified at
higher rates than their white peers.
Male students are at least twice as likely to be identified as having ADHD as
are their female peers.
The numbers of students identified as ADHD is steadly dropping each year as
prevention techinques are discovered.
