What is one of the assumptions about diagnosis and intervention for those with intellectual disabilities, as established by the American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD)?
a. Many forms of intellectual disabilities lead to psychotic conditions.
b. Given ongoing, individualized support, the overall functioning of individuals with intellectual disabilities will improve.
c. Conditions that used to be seen as responsive to intervention are now believed to be hopeless.
d. All forms of intellectual disabilities produce about the same level of handicap.
Question 2Joan scores 65 on an IQ test but does not show signs of adaptive problems. Can she be considered intellectually disabled?
a. Maybe, but she must first show a low IQ after age 18.
b. Yes, because her IQ score requires such a diagnosis.
c. No, because her IQ test score is too high.
d. No, because she must show adaptive problems.
Question 3Dr. Travis says, People with intellectual disabilities have an IQ below 90 and must be diagnosed before age 18 . Prevalence figures for the United States are 2-3. People with intellectual disabilities have deficiencies in adaptive behavior that are lower than expected based on age or cultural background. What portion of this statement is accurate?
a. It is accurate to say that intellectual disabilities involve an IQ below 90.
b. It is accurate to say that intellectual disabilities must be diagnosed before age 18.
c. It is accurate to say that prevalence figures for intellectual disabilities in the United States are 2-3.
d. It is accurate to say that people with intellectual disabilities have deficiencies in adaptive behavior that are lower than expected based on age or cultural background.
Question 4Etiology of intellectual disabilities (ID) differ depending on the level of intellectual impairment. Mild ID is often ____ and more severe ID is ____.
a. idiopathic; related to genetic factors, brain abnormalities, or brain injury
b. related to genetic factors; related to brain injury
c. related to genetic factors, brain abnormalities, or brain injury; idiopathic
d. parental neglect; attachment problems
Question 5Ms. Ribner has several students in her class with neurodevelopmental disorder. The best help and support she can offer them is to ____.
a. teach them skills and develop their potential to the fullest extent possible
b. provide them with remedial education.
c. improve their interpersonal skills
d. educate their parents about how to encourage their children to learn
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