Question 1

Complex play activities are important for preschoolers because

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A)  they reduce dependency on adults
B)  they reduce boredom and frustration
C)  they are not dependent on gross or fine motor skills
D)  they expose children to pre-academic math and literacy skills

Question 2

Rather than relying on assessments based on developmental milestones,many early intervention programs are using

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A)  adaptive behavior inventories
B)  curriculum-based assessment
C)  naturalistic observation
D)  parent interviews

Question 3

Testing a child's ability in the _____ area or domain might involve evaluating her ability to wash her hands,use the toilet,or brush her teeth.Why is this domain important?

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adaptive development; this dom...

Question 4

Generally,the more severe a disability is the earlier it is identified.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of an embedded learning activity?

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A)  Four-year-old Darius eats lunch with peers who are not disabled.
B)  Three-year-old Shelby listens to the ABC song and sings it during circle time.
C)  Five-year-old Madison learns to tie her shoes,and then teaches a classmate the skill.
D)  Melvin works on throwing and catching in occupational therapy so his teacher includes a bean bag game in centers.

Question 6

Which of the following best exemplifies a toy with multisensory appeal?

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A)  a watercolor paint set
B)  blocks that can be stacked and jumped over
C)  roller skates that can be adjusted to only roll forward
D)  a toy car that lights up and rolls forward when touched

Question 7

Student activity schedules should include all but which of the following?

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A)  outdoor and indoor activities
B)  small- and large-group instruction
C)  an abundance of child-initiated activities
D)  opportunities to develop and practice new skills B

Question 8

The Apgar scale is basically used as

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A)  a measure of physical development
B)  an evaluation for developmental delays
C)  a screening test to identify high-risk infants
D)  a screening test for metabolic disorders

Question 9

Mothers' estimates of their preschool children's level of development are similar to those of professionals.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Four-year-old Darrell is participating in comprehensive assessments in adaptive,cognitive,language,motor,and social development to determine if he needs early intervention services or special education.What is the most likely purpose of these assessments?

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A)  diagnosis
B)  evaluation
C)  program planning
D)  screening

Question 11

The Milwaukee project targeted children at risk for developmental delays because of

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A)  prematurity or low birth weight
B)  their mothers' level of intelligence
C)  prenatal exposure to drugs or alcohol
D)  their mothers' history of child abuse or neglect B

Question 12

Children with severe disabilities cannot benefit from center-based programs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which is not a suggested way to create a supportive physical environment for young children with disabilities?

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A)  Provide an open area for large group activities.
B)  Locate quiet areas together away from the flow of traffic.
C)  Arrange equipment so students can move between areas easily.
D)  Designate an adult to locate and retrieve materials to maintain order.

Question 14

Picking up a toy,using a crayon,and tying a shoe are examples of what kind of motor control? Define this area of development.

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fine; motor development is the...

Question 15

A/an _____ provides a direct link among testing,teaching,and program evaluation.Explain three purposes of this tool that were outlined in the textbook.

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curriculum-based measurement; answer mus...

Question 16

Which is not an example of an "established risk condition"?

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A)  Down syndrome
B)  fetal alcohol syndrome
C)  fragile X syndrome
D)  premature birth

Question 17

Before the passage of P.L.99-457,most preschoolers with disabilities did not receive services.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An example of development in the cognitive domain is

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A)  cooperating
B)  counting
C)  smiling
D)  walking

Question 19

Which best describes the Portage Project?

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A)  a widely replicated home-based early intervention program
B)  a respite care program to support the families of young children with disabilities
C)  a first generation research study which supported the positive effects of early intervention
D)  a program that offers information on toys and activities for young children with disabilities A

Question 20

Which did the landmark Skeels and Dye (1939) study conclude?

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A)  Intelligence is not fixed.
B)  Parental involvement in intervention is crucial.
C)  Early intervention is not helpful for children with disabilities.
D)  Certain inherited traits place children at risk for developing later disabilities.

Exam 14: Early Childhood Special Education

Complex play activities are important for preschoolers because

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Rather than relying on assessments based on developmental milestones,many early intervention programs are using

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Testing a child's ability in the _____ area or domain might involve evaluating her ability to wash her hands,use the toilet,or brush her teeth.Why is this domain important?

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Generally,the more severe a disability is the earlier it is identified.

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Which of the following is an example of an embedded learning activity?

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Which of the following best exemplifies a toy with multisensory appeal?

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Student activity schedules should include all but which of the following?

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The Apgar scale is basically used as

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Mothers' estimates of their preschool children's level of development are similar to those of professionals.

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Four-year-old Darrell is participating in comprehensive assessments in adaptive,cognitive,language,motor,and social development to determine if he needs early intervention services or special education.What is the most likely purpose of these assessments?

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The Milwaukee project targeted children at risk for developmental delays because of

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Children with severe disabilities cannot benefit from center-based programs.

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Which is not a suggested way to create a supportive physical environment for young children with disabilities?

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Picking up a toy,using a crayon,and tying a shoe are examples of what kind of motor control? Define this area of development.

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A/an _____ provides a direct link among testing,teaching,and program evaluation.Explain three purposes of this tool that were outlined in the textbook.

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Which is not an example of an "established risk condition"?

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Before the passage of P.L.99-457,most preschoolers with disabilities did not receive services.

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An example of development in the cognitive domain is

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Which best describes the Portage Project?

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Which did the landmark Skeels and Dye (1939) study conclude?

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