EBD
Two broad dimensions of behavior disorders are
externalizing and internalizing.
Each of the following is a misconception about autism spectrum disorders EXCEPT
It is a single, well-defined category of disability.
People with autism spectrum disorders are all intellectually disabled.
All people with autism are impaired in some cognitive areas but are highly intelligent or geniuses in others.
There is no evidence that bad parenting causes autism.
There is no evidence that bad parenting causes autism.
Requesting objects, rejecting interactions, sharing ideas, and seeking social interaction are examples of
communicative function.
The federal definition of E/BD has been most widely criticized for its exclusion of children with
social maladjustment.
Which of the following statements about intelligence and autism is TRUE?
Intelligence does not appear to be affected by autism.
About 20% of individuals with autism have intellectual disabilities as well.
People with autism are unusually intelligent as a group.
The adult outcomes for persons with ASD are similar to those who have intellectual disabilities.
The adult outcomes for persons with ASD are similar to those who have intellectual disabilities.
Bert is a nine-year-old boy with E/BD. If he is like the typical child with E/BD, his IQ score probably falls in which range on standardized tests?
dull-normal
The term "spectrum" in autism spectrum disorders refers to the fact that people with ASD
have a variety of symptoms and degrees of impairment that fall along a continuum.
The communication of ideas through an arbitrary system of symbols used according to certain rules that determine meaning is
language.
Each of the following is a characteristic that applies generally to individuals with autism spectrum disorder EXCEPT
impaired social responsiveness.
impaired communication.
stereotyped and ritualistic behavior.
broad range of interests.
broad range of interests.
All of the following are guidelines that teachers and parents can follow when talking with children with speech and language disorders EXCEPT
Lead the discussion.
Talk about things the child is interested in.
Allow enough time for the child to respond.
Do not interrupt the student.
Lead the discussion.
In comparison to the percentage of students with most other disabilities, students with E/BD are more likely to be educated in
more restrictive settings.
Early warning signs for Autistic Spectrum Disorder include all of the following EXCEPT
no babbling or pointing by age 1.
an exaggerated response to his or her name being spoken.
poor eye contact.
loss of language of social skills.
an exaggerated response to his or her name being spoken.
A language disorder that involves problems with functional and socially appropriate communication is
pragmatics.
The most obvious problem of children with E/BD is
lack of close emotional ties.
Each of the following statements is TRUE about children with E/BD EXCEPT
aggressive acting-out behavior is most common.
boys outnumber girls.
most students identified are psychotic.
juvenile delinquency and conduct disorder cannot be clearly distinguished from emotional disturbance.
most students identified are psychotic.
The problematic behavior of children and youth with EBD tends to be
episodic, highly variable, and situation specific.
According to the DSM-5, Asperger syndrome
is no longer an entity separate from ASD.
The primary role of the classroom teacher is to facilitate development of which aspect of language?
pragmatics
Repetitive, ritualistic motor movements such as twirling, flapping hands, and rocking
are evident in some, but not all, children with ASD.
Each of the following statements is TRUE about adolescents and adults with speech and language problems EXCEPT
They might refer themselves to a speech-language pathologist because of social embarrassment.
The loss of the ability to speak is typically more disabling than the loss of the ability to use language.
People with severe disabilities may need to be taught an alternative to oral language or be given an augmentative communication system.
There may be problems settings realistic goals for speech and language learning
The loss of the ability to speak is typically more disabling than the loss of the ability to use language.
________ reinforcement is used to ________ behavior.
Intermittent; shape.
Most scientists argue that the dramatic increase in prevalence statistics for autism is due to each of the following EXCEPT
a widening of the criteria used for diagnosis.
a greater awareness of autism in general.
widespread use of vaccinations for babies.
"diagnostic substitution" (diagnosing with autism rather than intellectual disability).
widespread use of vaccinations for babies.
Which one of the following is an example of an alternative question-asking strategy?
reducing the complexity of a question
It is difficult to design a specific education program for E/BD at the secondary level because
this category of youths is so varied.
Educators of students with autistic spectrum disorder are putting increasing emphasis on applying behavioral psychology in
natural settings and natural interactions.