Dev psych ch 11

In 1980, _____ of children were diagnosed with special needs. 13 percent 20 percent 10 percent 5 percent

10 percent

Shelby is 10 years old and is physically active. According to the World Health Organization, how much physical activity does Shelby need daily for a healthy lifestyle? 3 hours 2 hours 1 hour 4 hours

1

In which country are 20 to 25 percent of 2- to 19-year-olds obese? India Egypt China Russia

Russia

What did the typical person experience 60 years ago regarding dental care? Children brushed their teeth daily. Infants got their first tooth earlier than they do today. Fluoride was almost never added to water. Many elderly people were able to keep their teeth.

Fluoride was almost never added to water.

Which of the following children is most likely to be diagnosed with asthma? Hernando, a Hispanic American boy Sean, an African American boy Juan, an Asian American boy Jill, a European American girl

Sean, an African American boy

Brian is 11 years old and has a very elaborate and sophisticated vocabulary for his age. Which of the following may be related to his vocabulary skills? dendritic formation a thinner cortex heightened brain activity increased myelination

a thinner cortex

Childhood overweight is usually defined as a BMI that is:

above 85th percentile

A measure of abilities in reading, mathematics, or some other subject is a(n): aptitude test. Flynn test. intelligence test. achievement test.

achievement test.

Genes affect weight by influencing: activity level, food predilection, and metabolism. activity level, hunger, food preference, body type, and metabolism. parenting practices and food choices. 1,000 taste buds.

activity level, hunger, food preference, body type, and metabolism.

A chronic disease of the respiratory system in which inflammation narrows the airway is: asthma. bronchiolitis. obstructive pulmonary disease. respiratory syndrome.

asthma

Most people have an IQ that is considered: average. gifted. slow learner. superior.

average

Which of the following is an advantage of playing games? mathematical skills brain development reading ability solitary play

brain development

The law that states children must be educated in the least restrictive environment means that:

children with special needs must be assigned to the most general educational context in which they can be expected to learn.

Autism spectrum disorder is characterized by: outside circumstances. people who enjoy cold weather. subtle mood swings. communication problems and insensitivity to others' emotions.

communication problems and insensitivity to others' emotions.

Deafness is a_____ along with ADHD. discrepancy disease comorbidity psychopathological syndrome dual-disease syndrome

comorbidity

This is the basic principle that one symptom can have many causes. equifinality multifinality dyslexia dyscalculia

equifinality

In childhood, obesity is defined as:

having a BMI above the 95th percentile of children the same age

In childhood, obesity is defined as: weighing more than 50 percent of what your peers weigh. having a BMI above the 85th percentile of children the same age. having a BMI above the 95th percentile of children the same age. having a BMI between 25 and 29.

having a BMI above the 95th percentile of children the same age.

Regarding intelligence, Gardner would say that: a single test measures potential. a single test measures achievement. intelligence does not change over time. humans have many intelligences.

humans have many intelligences.

Sally, who has autism spectrum disorder, is provided appropriate aids and services in a "regular" classroom. This approach to education is referred to as: individualized environment. resource assistance. inclusion. special education.

inclusion.

A document that specifies educational goals and plans for a child with special needs is referred to as a(n): individual education plan (IEP). inclusion document. least restrictive environment (LRE). mainstreaming environmental plan (MEP).

individual education plan (IEP).

Which is one type of intelligence identified by Howard Gardner? cultural religious emotional intrapersonal

intrapersonal

According to a 1975 U.S. law titled the Education of All Handicapped Children Act, students with special needs must learn in the: least restrictive environment (LRE). special day class (SDC) setting. most restrictive environment (MRE). least restrictive classroom (LRC).

least restrictive environment (LRE).

This is the basic principle that one cause can have many final manifestations. dyscalculia equifinality multifinality dyslexia

multifinality

The idea that people with special needs have diverse brain structures, with each person having neurological strengths and weaknesses that should be appreciated, is called: dyscalculia. multifinality. neurodiversity. equifinality.

neurodiversity.

A vast number of treatments have been used to help children with autism spectrum disorder, and: all of them are completely successful. the most successful is providing children with a gluten-free diet. none of them have been completely successful. all of them are approved by the federal government.

none of them have been completely successful.

A recent educational strategy for children in the United States is called: least restrictive environment (LRE). intervention response. response to special education (RTSE). response to intervention.

response to intervention.

Many children with autism spectrum disorder: are on medication. take vitamin supplements and are on medication. take vitamin supplements. do not take vitamin supplements and are not on medication.

take vitamin supplements and are on medication.