Assessment of a student with behavior disorders
a. is usually done only by a physician.
b. rarely includes information from a family member.
c. increasingly depends on rating scales and observations.
d. is typically done prior to school entry.
[Ques. 2] Recent research suggests the following percentage of children in the United States is identified as having ADHD.
a. 1 percent
b. 7 9 percent
c. 20 percent
d. 1215 percent
[Ques. 3] Which statement about children with behavioral disorders and child abuse is correct?
a. Children with behavioral disorders are at decreased risk of parental abuse.
b. Child abuse causes behavioral disorders.
c. Children with behavioral disorders are at increased risk of child abuse.
d. Behavior disorders cause child abuse.
[Ques. 4] A key to successful behavior management is
a. vigorous use of punishments and time outs.
b. written communication between parents and teachers.
c. the use of standardized forms and checklists.
d. close communication between parents and teachers.
[Ques. 5] The array of preventive and positive interventions designed to create and maintain a supportive and successful environment for individuals with behavior disorders is known as
a. behavior therapy.
b. positive behavioral support.
c. affective support treatment.
d. cognitive behavior modification.
[Ques. 6] Placement options for children with behavioral disorders range from the residential school to the general education classroom. Some segregated service-delivery models have persisted in many school systems because
a. special education teachers prefer to teach in segregated settings.
b. parents of students with behavior disorders request placement outside the general education classroom.
c. students reach higher levels of academic achievement in segregated settings.
d. students, usually adolescents with aggressive and threatening behavior, are deemed unable to cope with the regular school environment.
[Ques. 7] One reason to teach students appropriate behavior is to also teach them
a. alternative ways to express their feelings and needs.
b. to increase their vocabulary and sentence complexity.
c. how to avoid using inappropriate language in the classroom.
d. technological skills that will be useful in the workplace.
[Ques. 8] Fundamental components of the Functional Behavior Assessment include:
a. comparison of student behavior with standardized test results.
b. examination of the behavior for its age-appropriateness.
c. observations of what happens before, during, and after the behavior.
d. description of the students mental state.
[Ques. 9] Which of the following is NOT essential when administering behavior rating scales?
a. Observe children in a number of different settings.
b. Ratings and observations should be conducted by several different people.
c. Observations should be conducted during a single session.
d. Predisposing factors, including the influence of cultural differences and family expectations, should be considered during assessment.
[Ques. 10] Why is it so difficult to identify behavior disorders in young children?
a. Some young children imitate the behavior of others.
b. There is great variation in what behaviors and emotional reactions are considered developmentally appropriate among young children.
c. Most people dont expect to find behavior problems in young children.
d. Young children have many transient neurological problems.
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