EEX 4772 - Review for Midterm

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Elmer is an eighteen year old who has an eighth grade reading level. He has been in and out of juvenile corrections facilities since he was 13. His father is dead and his mother is both unemployed and chronically ill. Select the option that best prioritizes the areas in the Future Planning Inventory that should be assessed. a. Vocational/post secondary education options, home living options and transportation options b. Home living options, health related needs and transportation options c. Home living options financial support, and transportation options d. recreation/license options, transportation options and vocational/post secondary education options

a. Vocational/post secondary education options, home living options and transportation options

Donald Super (1957) identifies 5 stages to an individual's career life. One of these is exploration. The 3 substages are: a. tentative, transition, and trial b. transition, decline and experience c. fantasy, transition and tentative d. fantasy, transition and decline

a. tentative, transition, and trial

Students with disabilities have a high rate of drop out because: a. they experience little success and see little relevance in the curriculum that they are asked to learn b. they lack the needed social skills and literacy skills that are needed to succeed in the high school curriculum. c. they lack the skills needed to complete a curriculum and lack an internal locus of control. d. they lack the needed levels of literacy and an understanding of what is required to succeed in the world of work.

a. they experience little success and see little relevance in the curriculum that they are asked to learn

The Future Planning Inventory System consists of planning information gathered in six areas. The preferred method of assessment is: a. to assess the areas that are indicated as being of need based upon informal observation and a descriptive overview. b. to have each student take the transportation and related health needs section, as well as others that may be indicated by a descriptive overview. c. to gather information on all six areas from as many sources as possible d. to give the complete battery to every student once he reaches 14 years of age.

a. to assess the areas that are indicated as being of need based upon informal observation and a descriptive overview.

The "ultimate purpose" of this text is: a. to assist the reader in learning the essentials of the transition assessment process leading to interpretation of data that result in meaningful transition goals. b. to provide an understanding of the assessment process that will result in compliance with the laws that govern the transition process. c. to equip the reader with an understanding of the assessment process. d. to assist the reader to better understand the components of transition and be able to make assessment choices.

a. to assist the reader in learning the essentials of the transition assessment process leading to interpretation of data that result in meaningful transition goals.

The value of self determination assessment results in the area of self awareness is: a. to understand the options that you have based upon your strengths, weaknesses, needs and preferences. b. to understand the support services that are available to assess you in the development of your career plan c. to act intelligently in view of the demands of the environment d. to realize success

a. to understand the options that you have based upon your strengths, weaknesses, needs and preferences.

A successful strategy for an individual who has an auditory learning style might include the use of mnemonics. a. true b. false

a. true

Behavior concerns impact all students' capacity to participate successfully in the general education classroom a. true b. false

a. true

Kinesthetic learners may learn better if allowed to listen to music, while studying. a. true b. false

a. true

Many students with disabilities learn best by "doing". a. true b. false

a. true

There are hidden rules regarding how people act, and these rules are difficult for many people with Specific Learning Disabilities to discern. a. true b. false

a. true

Young adults with mild disabilities may have "splinter skills" in the life skills area. a. true b. false

a. true

In 1990, Haring Lovett and Smith conducted a student follow up study that found that ____% of young adults with learning disabilities live at home after graduation? a. 5 b. 79 d. 100 c. 51

b. 79

CIBSR is an abbreviation for: a. Comprehensive Inclusive Based Standards Revised b. Comprehensive Inventory of Basic Skills Revised c. Correlated Inventory of Base Standards Revised d. None of the above

b. Comprehensive Inventory of Basic Skills Revised

Field and Hoffman's model of self determination is based upon five major components they are 1. know yourself, 2. value yourself, 3. plan, 4. act, and 5. experience outcomes and learn. Which of the following is an example of plan? a. I am able to brainstorm on my future with an understanding that is consistent with my strengths and weaknesses. b. I am able to be creative in determining what are my career options c. I am able to take care of my needs. d. I am able to make adjustments based upon my strengths and weaknesses.

b. I am able to be creative in determining what are my career options

Field and Hoffman's model of self determination is based upon five major components they are 1. know yourself, 2. value yourself, 3. plan, 4. act, and 5. experience outcomes and learn. Which of the following is an example of value yourself? a. I understand what I am capable of in the areas of career and academic development. b. I appreciate what I am capable of and I am comfortable with myself. c. I am able to accept criticism and profit from that which is constructive d. I am able to analyze my mistakes

b. I appreciate what I am capable of and I am comfortable with myself.

Field and Hoffman's model of self determination is based upon five major components they are 1. know yourself, 2. value yourself, 3. plan, 4. act, and 5. experience outcomes and learn. Which of the following is an example of experience outcomes and learn? a. I understand my options and I am able to communicate these to others. b. I understand the results of my actions and I am able to compare these results to my expected outcomes. c. I am able to determine my actions and deal with the conflicts that may arise d. I am able to negotiate the best solution based upon the options that are presented.

b. I understand the results of my actions and I am able to compare these results to my expected outcomes.

A limitation, or limitations of person-centered planning for persons with disabilities is/are: a. the persons with disabilities may lack the motivation to take responsibility for their own future. b. The person with disabilities may be unable to effectively communicate their interests and preferences. c. the person with disabilities is too involved in the situation to be objective. d. the person with disabilities has little understanding of future needs.

b. The person with disabilities may be unable to effectively communicate their interests and preferences.

Sitlington and her colleagues (1996) believe that one of the chief benefits of transition assessment is the development of a. an understanding of their reliance on others to facilitate their placement into a job placement. b. a fundamental understanding of the individual's strengths and limitations as revealed in the career development process. c. an understanding that their success is dependent upon their family as well as others that can identify needed skill development to promote success d. an understanding that career development is a long term process and that success is dependent upon finding the best support system.

b. a fundamental understanding of the individual's strengths and limitations as revealed in the career development process.

The U.S. Dept. of Education conducted a study of career maturity indicators of 8th grade students in the U.S. This was a study that included 23,000 students with no separation noted for status as disabled. One of the disturbing results in this study was: a. about 1/3 of the students were able to engage in career exploration activities designed to increase career maturity. b. about 1/3 of the students had little knowledge of different occupations, or the relevance of school to career. c. a majority of the students in the study could express their career interests. d. about 1/3 of the students understood the relationship of career interests and career aptitude.

b. about 1/3 of the students had little knowledge of different occupations, or the relevance of school to career.

The textbook is designed to assist teachers to develop the needed skills to assist students with mild disabilities. Consistent with this goal what long term or post secondary outcome(s) would be expected for such students. a. entry level employment with supports form an onsite job coach b. competitive employment and or post secondary training c. sheltered employment that builds success through controlled work tasks. d. all of the above

b. competitive employment and or post secondary training

Parents of children with mild disabilities should not expect their children to ever live independently. a. true b. false

b. false

Zetlin, Turner, and Wenik found that individuals with mild disabilities who adjust well to independence come from homes with unsupportive parents. a. true b. false

b. false

In the case study concerning Joe, he was considered for Exceptional Student Education in the categories of Emotionally Handicapped and Other Health Impairments. These categories: a. have a great deal of value in assuring that Joe got proper interventions b. have little relevance as once a student is determined eligible for ESE he is required to receive all needed educational and support services. c. have value as the teacher may be forced to obtain more training that is relevant to Joe's situation d. have some value for identification of appropriate programming decisions

b. have little relevance as once a student is determined eligible for ESE he is required to receive all needed educational and support services.

Sarah is sixteen years old. She reads at a third grade level. She has been in a work study program that is preparing her for work in a school cafeteria. Sarah has good social skills and a desire to be independent a. Vocational/post secondary education options, home living options and transportation options b. home living options, health related needs and transportation options c. home living options, financial support, and transportation options d. recreation/leisure options, transportation options and vocational/ post secondary education options

b. home living options, health related needs and transportation options

The Enderle Severson Transition Rating Scale assesses which of the following areas? a. employment, basic academic skills and recreation skills b. home living, employment and recreation c. civic responsibility, resiliency skills and personal adjustment skills d. aptitude assessment, interest, and community participation

b. home living, employment and recreation

To be self determined, graduates form public education must be able to do 7 things that are identified in your text under the category of self determination. From the choices that are provided choose the option that best identifies some of these behaviors: a. request adult services, identify self as a person entitled to disabilities services, understand your limitations and demonstrate goal setting skills b. request adult services, identify and be able to document yourself as a person entitled to disabilities services, make clear your wants, needs, and desires, and advocate for your rights to accommodations. c. request adult services, identify self as a person entitled to disabilities services, negotiate for services and accept and value yourself. d. request adult services, identify self as a person entitled to disabilities services, plan actions to meet your goals and understand the laws that support your claim for services.

b. request adult services, identify and be able to document yourself as a person entitled to disabilities services, make clear your wants, needs, and desires, and advocate for your rights to accommodations.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 101-476) contains the statement "coordinated set of activities shall in based upon student needs---". The statement then goes on to list a number of activities. The overarching concept in this statement is: a. that students with disabilities have a right to exactly the same services as non disabled students. b. that students with disabilities are entitled to a broad array of educational activities consistent with their needs c. All of the above d. that the needed activities will be provided only by the school district and only when available

b. that students with disabilities are entitled to a broad array of educational activities consistent with their needs

Field and Hoffman's Model of Self Determination (1994) can be said to be developmental because: a. it is a five step model that has at its center piece knowledge of the community b. the experiences that occur have an impact upon the individual's knowledge of self and may or may not modify his values. Then the process starts again with subsequent modifications. c. it utilizes an evaluation step d. both a and c

b. the experiences that occur have an impact upon the individual's knowledge of self and may or may not modify his values. Then the process starts again with subsequent modifications.

The value that is placed on work in the American Cultural can best be summarized as: a. A variable that has minor weight in our society b. the most powerful variable placing value on an individual within a community c. A variable that is seen as only a predictor of how ones off spring will do in later life d. A predictor of how long one will live.

b. the most powerful variable placing value on an individual within a community

Crystallization of career choice may or may not be effected by disability. Which of the choices below illustrates this point. a. A student with muscular dystrophy that wants a career as a professional athlete. b. A student with severe Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder that wants a career as a copy editor. c. A student with Poliomyelitis that wants to become an Accountant. d. A student with severe anger control issues that wants career as a policeman.

c. A student with Poliomyelitis that wants to become an Accountant.

In 1990, the Minnesota Department of Education described several independent living skills. Which of the following was NOT described? a. Housing alternatives b. Safety c. Conversational skills d. Housekeeping

c. Conversational skills

Learning style is best explained as a. The student preferred method for responding to a learning task b. How a student responds to any method of inquiry c. How the student stores, processes and expresses information. d. The students preferred method for responding and storing information

c. How the student stores, processes and expresses information.

Field and Hoffman's model of self determination is based upon five major components they are 1. know yourself, 2. value yourself, 3. plan, 4. act, and 5. experience outcomes and learn. Which of the following is an example of plan? a. I understand my options and I am able to communicate these to others. b. I understand and respect rights and responsibilities of myself and others. c. I am able to determine my actions based upon the goals I have set. d. I am unable to negotiate the best solution based upon the options that are presented.

c. I am able to determine my actions based upon the goals I have set.

Field and Hoffman's model of self determination is based upon five major components they are 1. know yourself, 2. value yourself, 3. plan, 4. act, and 5. experience outcomes and learn. Which of the following is an example of act? a. I am able to evaluate my performance and determine if I have met expectation. b. I am able to predict the outcome that my behavior will produce c. I am able to obtain assistance that is appropriate for the situation d. I am able to set appropriate goals

c. I am able to obtain assistance that is appropriate for the situation

The "transition planning movement" was based up on two important developments in the field of education. What were these two developments? a. Selective Placement and Self Awareness b. Career Education and vocational assessment c. The Education of All Handicapped Children Act and the career education movement d. The education for All Handicapped Children Act (1975) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (1990).

c. The Education of All Handicapped Children Act and the career education movement

Transition assessment includes five domains that are required in a comprehensive assessment. One of these areas is self determination and self advocacy. Which of the following statements best provides a justification for these two skill areas? a. By law persons with disabilities have a right to an advocate who will take care of the important decisions in their life. b. Persons with disabilities do not have the capacity to make important decisions on their own so they must seek assistance. c. These skills will enable the student to reflect upon the factors that relate to making good choices and to have the needed skills to represent himself to operationalize these choices. d. This is important because the person with disabilities can thus decide what he wants to do in life.

c. These skills will enable the student to reflect upon the factors that relate to making good choices and to have the needed skills to represent himself to operationalize these choices.

In the transition assessment process future planning is a. initiated by the counselor and the transition specialist. b. something that begins at pre school and is essential to each student with a disability. c. a person centered process and is the starting point in the assessment of goals d. the career assessment component in the process

c. a person centered process and is the starting point in the assessment of goals

FAPE (Free Appropriate Public Education) has what impact upon the mandate for transition services in the nations school system? a. Little as FAPE only applies to academic accommodations in the classroom. b. a major impact upon related services outside of the school systems that are now required to provide services to all students with disabilities. c. a significant impact as education is considered preparation for adulthood and all of the roles included. d. Some impact as teachers are now required to teach life skills as a result of FAPE

c. a significant impact as education is considered preparation for adulthood and all of the roles included.

Career development is the process through which ----. a. an individual develops an understanding of his career awareness. b. an individual finds and maintains a career. c. an individual develops understanding of himself as he relates to the world of work. d. an individual comes to understand how the American economic system works.

c. an individual develops understanding of himself as he relates to the world of work.

Tenisha, in the case study found in your book on pages 80-81 was found to be in need of training in the areas of budgeting, personal development and personal health care. These are all areas that can be categorized in: a. employability skills b. social skills c. daily living skills d. work adjustment skills

c. daily living skills

An accurate summative statement concerning the impact of disability on career development would be -- a. it is dependent upon the trinity of workforce development of community, family and educational support b. that it is dependent upon the level of quality instruction that is received in home and school environments. c. it must be measured at the individual student level as it will vary for each individual d. it is dependent upon the motivation of the student to master vocational and academic instruction

c. it must be measured at the individual student level as it will vary for each individual

A summation of research on persons with Learning Disabilities indicates that their capacity to participate fully in adult life is negatively impacted by all of the following except -- a. poor self esteem b. an external locus of control c. poor overall capacity to learn d. poor planning skills

c. poor overall capacity to learn

The concept of selective placement as identified in the "Basic Dozen" is best explained by which of the following choices? a. An awareness of your vocational strengths and weaknesses and expressing these to your potential employer b. Choosing a job that will allow you to make rapid advancement in your career pathway c. selecting a job that requires tasks that are consistent with your assessed aptitudes or skills and interests. d. locating a job that enables you to meet your recreation and family needs.

c. selecting a job that requires tasks that are consistent with your assessed aptitudes or skills and interests.

A Harris Poll (2000) reported that the rate of unemployment for adult persons with disabilities was -- a. basically the same as the non disabled b. only 10% greater than that of non disabled adults c. Slightly more than three times greater than the non disabled. d. Two times greater than that of non disabled adults.

c. slightly more than three times greater than that of the non disable

Holistic services are also a part of the Basic Dozen. Which statement below best describes this concept as it relates to transition planning? a. Holistic services are based upon the specific career needs of the youth. b. all students with disabilities should receive each category of services that are considered Holistic. c. transition success is dependent upon assuring that all of the individual's skills are addressed that could have an impact upon his success d. Holistic services are provided under the direction of the school district.

c. transition success is dependent upon assuring that all of the individual's skills are addressed that could have an impact upon his success

The authors of your text state that the student should develop ownership of future planning. How will this be helpful? a. The students will be able to provide direction to the IEP team to assist them in the development of a plan that will be consistent with his interests. b. The student will be able to identify specific careers that are consistent with his strengths and weaknesses . c. The student will be more motivated to achieve his goals and have a sense of internal control of his life plans. d. All of the above

d. All of the above

Which of the following answers best indicates some of the six domains in which Knowles organizes adult life skills: a. Leisure pursuits b. Community involvement c. Home and family living d. All of the above

d. All of the above

Which of the following were suggested by literature review findings by Cronin? a. life skills are appropriate for all students b. life skills are best taught in natural settings c. life skills should be addressed daily. d. All of the above

d. All of the above

The book defines criterion reference tests as the following: a. A measurement that has no norm sample b. A measurement of achievement of a specific skill. c. A test that compares an individual's performance to a pre-established level d. All of the above

d. All of the above.

How does or can disability impact the development of career maturity in adolescents? a. effects may vary and are not necessarily dependent upon age. b. can be impacted by poor self esteem as well as opportunities to develop decision making skills. c. It is the major factor in the developmental process of career maturity of adolescents. d. both b and c.

d. both b and c.

The U.S. Dept. of Education conducted a study of career maturity indicators of 8th grade students in the U.S. This was a study that included 23,000 students with no separation noted for status as disabled. One of the disturbing results in this study was: a. over 85% of the 8th graders had never discussed their future high school plans with a guidance counselor. b. all of the above c. more than 50% planned to attend college and the same number planned to take college prep courses in high school. d. that more than 50% of the students in the study reported that they plan to complete college, but only 25% planned to take college prep courses in high school.

d. that more than 50% of the students in the study reported that they plan to complete college, but only 25% planned to take college prep courses in high school.

Career planning is: a. a component that is based upon the interests of the student as the chief component. b. a component that actively starts when the student enters elementary school c. a process that includes every aspect of the student's life as well as moral development d. the core assessment component of the future planning process

d. the core assessment component of the future planning process

The result of the School-to-Work Opportunities Act of 1994 was --- a. an emphasis on vocational training b. all of the above c. transition planning was mandated within IEPs d. to increase the opportunities for all students to enter their first jobs in high skill, high wage careers

d. to increase the opportunities for all students to enter their first jobs in high skill, high wage careers

Factors that have led to a goal of infusing career education, vocational preparation and academic preparation in career preparation have been influenced by -- a. a strong combination of educators and political leaders b. the expressed frustration of students with traditional curricula. c. a combination of high national drop out rates and employers expression of dissatisfaction with workforce entry skills d. changes in work or job requirements and legislation.

a combination of high national drop out rates and employers expression of dissatisfaction with workforce entry skills

The best answer that distinguishes a disability from a handicap is: a. A disability becomes a handicap when the task demands require that he complete the task in a manner that he is incapable of doing because of his disability. b. A disability becomes a handicap when the student lacks the motivation to overcome the task demands c. A disability becomes a handicap when the teacher does not understand the demand that the task makes upon the student. d. b and c

a. A disability becomes a handicap when the task demands require that he complete the task in a manner that he is incapable of doing because of his disability.

The book defines standardized tests as the following: a. A form of measurement that compares the students' performance to a norm sample b. A form of measurement that compares the student's performance to individual performance c. A form of measurement that is scarcely used in the public schools of the United States d. A form of measurement that compares the student's performance to a state approved standard

a. A form of measurement that compares the students' performance to a norm sample

Field and Hoffman's model of self determination is based upon five major components they are 1. know yourself, 2. value yourself, 3. plan, 4. act, and 5. experience outcomes and learn. Which of the following is an example of know yourself? a. I understand my options based upon the interaction of the task demands and my strengths and weaknesses. b. I understand respect rights and responsibilities of myself and others. c. I am able to decide upon actions that are consistent with identified options. d. I am able to negotiate the best solution based upon the options that are presented.

a. I understand my options based upon the interaction of the task demands and my strengths and weaknesses

The inventories in the Future Planning System should be given: a. Prior to the IEP/transition meeting and at least annually b. Whenever the educator feels that he needs to c. At the beginning and end of the school year d. At the time of each report card period

a. Prior to the IEP/transition meeting and at least annually

Which of the following best describes "learning styles"? a. The highly individualized way in which people interact with information. b. The general way people take in information c. A theory that has great support in the empirical literature d. None of the above

a. The highly individualized way in which people interact with information.


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