Louis Terman and his colleagues found several characteristics of people who were gifted. Which of ...

Louis Terman and his colleagues found several characteristics of people who were gifted. Which of the following is not one of those characteristics?
 
  a. The gifted people were healthier than were their peers.
  b. The gifted people were more likely to be loners than were their peers.
  c. The gifted people's language skills were more developed than were the skills of their peers.
  d. The gifted people were better able to work independently than were their peers.

Ques. 2

Of the following, which best describes students with exceptionalities with respect to their self-regulatory skills?
 
  a. Learners with exceptionalities have generally well-developed self-regulatory skills, largely as strategies they use to accommodate their disabilities.
  b. Learners with exceptionalities have poorly developed self-regulatory skills, and they are usually pulled out of regular education classes in an effort to help compensate for the lack of these skills.
  c. Learners with exceptionalities have poorly developed self-regulatory skills, but with patience and support they can acquire these skills.
  d. Learners with exceptionalities have poorly developed self-regulatory skills, and it is unlikely that they can develop these skills, so alternative steps to support their learning should be used.

Ques. 3

Which of the following best illustrates a hostile attributional bias?
 
  a. Kenneth gets a thrill out of threatening children younger than himself and watching them squirm.
  b. Alvaro thinks that he will be more popular with the members of his gang if he acts tough around school.
  c. Katrina tends to spread gossip when she hears it and periodically starts rumors about people she doesn't like.
  d. When Placido accidentally brushes by Kayla as she's standing by her locker, she believes he is trying to harass her.

Ques. 4

Before a student with a possible learning problem is referred for a special education evaluation, the general education classroom teacher is expected to:
 
  a. analyze the problem and try alternative instructional strategies.
  b. check the student's records for evidence of previous problems, referrals, or evaluations.
  c. form a prereferral team to evaluate the problem.
  d. plan testing strategies to solve the problem.

Ques. 5

Explain the difference between acceleration and enrichment programs for students who are gifted and talented, and provide an example of each. Describe one argument favoring each position.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Ques. 6

Albert believes that since he is a boy he is supposed to be strong and in charge, but he isn't supposed to reveal uncertainties about himself. This belief is best described as:
 
  a. gender stereotyping.
  b. gender-role identity.
  c. gender self-efficacy
  d. gender-specific behavior.

Ques. 7

Programs for the gifted usually either focus on acceleration or enrichment. Which of the following is the best example of an acceleration program?
 
  a. Learning centers in science for first graders
  b. Advanced placement courses in high school
  c. Academic competitions, such as math competitions between schools
  d. Independent studies where teachers work with students one-on-one

Ques. 8

Of the following, which type of aggression is most common in boys?
 
  a. Physical aggression
  b. Relational aggression
  c. Social aggression
  d. Manic aggression