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Chapter 8 Quiz25 Questions

What is the primary characteristic of an intellectual disability (ID)?

A) Difficulty with physical tasks
B) Limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior
C) Advanced cognitive skills
D) Typical social and adaptive skills

Intellectual disability is typically diagnosed before the age of:

A) 2 years
B) 12 years
C) 18 years
D) 21 years

Which of the following is a common area of difficulty for children with intellectual disabilities?

A) Vision
B) Communication and language
C) Height and weight
D) Only motor skills

Adaptive behavior includes which of the following skills?

A) Only academic abilities
B) Physical development
C) Daily living, social, and communication skills
D) Vision and hearing

Which level of intellectual disability is characterized by an IQ between 50-70?

A) Mild
B) Moderate
C) Severe
D) Profound

Children with moderate intellectual disability often require:

A) Support in daily living and communication
B) Minimal support
C) No support
D) Supervision only in academic tasks

Which of the following is a potential cause of intellectual disability?

A) Genetic factors
B) High physical activity
C) Poor academic performance
D) Low vision

Children with intellectual disability are more likely to have difficulty with which language domain?

A) Articulation only
B) Pragmatics only
C) Syntax, semantics, and pragmatics
D) Vision and hearing

What is the primary focus of language intervention for children with intellectual disabilities?

A) Perfecting articulation skills
B) Improving functional communication skills
C) Only literacy skills
D) Limiting language to nonverbal forms

Which of the following best describes the “life skills” approach in intervention?

A) Focusing on skills needed for daily living and independence
B) Emphasizing academic subjects only
C) Preparing for high school and college
D) Limiting learning to only one context

An appropriate intervention strategy for children with intellectual disabilities includes:

A) Limiting communication to verbal responses
B) Using visual supports and repetition
C) Avoiding repetition in activities
D) Only focusing on academic skills

The term “least restrictive environment” in education means:

A) Keeping children with disabilities separate
B) Including children with disabilities in general education settings as much as possible
C) Placing children only in special education classes
D) Limiting interactions with peers

Which of the following is a communication approach used for children with severe intellectual disability?

A) Only spoken language
B) Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
C) Written language only
D) Visual cues only

The support level for a child with profound intellectual disability is usually:

A) Minimal
B) Moderate
C) Extensive or pervasive
D) Limited to academic tasks

Which strategy is often effective for teaching new skills to children with intellectual disability?

A) Breaking tasks into small, manageable steps
B) Teaching all skills at once
C) Giving verbal instructions only
D) Limiting activities to one setting

Which of the following is an example of an adaptive behavior skill?

A) Reading comprehension
B) Self-feeding
C) Learning a second language
D) Typing speed

What is an important consideration when working with children with intellectual disabilities in language intervention?

A) Focus only on their academic progress
B) Emphasize functional and socially relevant skills
C) Avoid using any form of communication aids
D) Only use verbal instructions

Children with intellectual disabilities may benefit from:

A) Repetitive academic drills
B) Consistent routines and predictable environments
C) Constantly changing routines
D) High-level reasoning tasks

A child with intellectual disability who can understand simple instructions but needs support with complex tasks is likely at which level?

A) Moderate
B) Mild
C) Severe
D) Profound

Social Stories are a useful tool for children with intellectual disabilities to:

A) Understand social situations and appropriate behaviors
B) Develop fine motor skills
C) Improve physical fitness
D) Practice writing skills

Which of the following is commonly affected in children with intellectual disability, impacting learning and communication?

A) Motor skills only
B) Memory and processing speed
C) Vision
D) Advanced reasoning

An Individualized Education Program (IEP) for a child with intellectual disability typically includes:

A) Specific, measurable goals tailored to the child's needs
B) Only academic benchmarks
C) Generic goals for all students
D) Physical education requirements only

Which type of learning environment is beneficial for children with intellectual disabilities?

A) Chaotic with many changes
B) Structured and predictable
C) Highly competitive
D) Entirely unstructured

Children with intellectual disability often need support in developing:

A) Only academic skills
B) Only physical coordination
C) Both social and communication skills
D) Sensory processing

Which of the following is a common characteristic of language in children with intellectual disabilities?

A) Delayed vocabulary and sentence structure
B) Highly advanced grammatical skills
C) Normal phonological processing
D) Perfectly typical social use of language