Question 1

The ability to think in novel and unusual ways and to come up with unique solutions to problems.

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Question 2

A written statement that spells out a program tailored to a child with a disability.

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individual...

Question 3

Robert Sternberg and Howard Gardner's theories of intelligence are alike in that both:

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A)  emphasize the ability to adapt to novel situations.
B)  hypothesize several different types of intelligence.
C)  hypothesize a single-factor theory of intelligence.
D)  stress the ability to quickly identify and remember patterns.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Improvement of fine motor skills during middle and late childhood is likely a result of:

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A)  increased myelination of the central nervous system.
B)  the proliferation of neuron circuits in the brain.
C)  an increase in the neurotransmitter dopamine.
D)  a simultaneous process in which axons in the brain die off,while dendrites in the brain grow and branch out.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

What is dyslexia?

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Question 6

Although many think that television is uniquely responsible for the deficit in exercise that children are getting in the United States,your authors point out that increased __________ is also contributing to this problem.

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A)  cell phone use
B)  availability of shopping malls
C)  options for fast-food dining
D)  computer usageE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 7

What percentage of Americans with mental retardation is considered moderately retarded?

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A)  about 89%
B)  about 6%
C)  about 3.5%
D)  less than 1%E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

What is giftedness? Name three characteristics of the gifted child.

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Question 9

_______ is characterized by severe impairments in reading and spelling ability.

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A)  Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
B)  Phonological disorder
C)  Dyslexia
D)  Articulation disorderE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Describe two approaches to teaching children how to read.

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Question 11

The type of thinking that produces many answers to the same question is called:

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A)  divergent thinking.
B)  convergent thinking.
C)  expressive thinking.
D)  multiple thinking.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Jacob is a third-grader with a disability that had caused him to be separated from his peers during the school day.Just recently,Jacob has been moved to the regular third-grade classroom.What is this change called?

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A)  transforming
B)  transitioning
C)  incorporation
D)  inclusionE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

The Education for All Handicapped Children Act (Public Law 94-142) requires:

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A)  mainstreaming of all students with disabilities.
B)  special classes for all students with disabilities.
C)  a free and appropriate education for all children.
D)  the same daily activities for students with and without disabilities.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Educating a child with special needs in a regular classroom on a full-time basis.

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Question 15

Having above-average intelligence (IQ 130 or higher)and/or superior talent for something.

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Question 16

In a famous study,Chi (1978) found that 10-year-old children who knew a lot about chess remembered chessboard positions better than adults who did not play much chess.Evidently,these 10-year-old chess experts could do this because they:

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A)  had more prior knowledge about chess than the adults.
B)  had better long-term memory processes than the adults.
C)  were highly motivated to show that they could beat the adults.
D)  had a longer duration of short-term memory than the adults.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 17

The most common problem that characterizes children with learning disabilities is the inability to:

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A)  pay attention.
B)  do arithmetic.
C)  read easily.
D)  correctly pronounce words.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Colin does not earn high grades on standardized tests but has a black belt in martial arts.According to Gardner,Colin has _______ skills.

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A)  spatial
B)  intrapersonal
C)  bodily-kinesthetic
D)  interpersonalE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Compared with novices,experts have:

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A)  better overall memory.
B)  better memory for their area of expertise.
C)  no better memory but more experiences.
D)  higher levels of motivation.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Research on the effects and consequences of bilingualism has shown that:

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A)  bilingualism may be related to poorer formal language proficiency.
B)  learning one's native language interferes with learning a second language.
C)  bilingualism is associated with various cognitive deficits.
D)  bilingualism leads to poorer social adjustment.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Exam 7: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Colin does not earn high grades on standardized tests but has a black belt in martial arts.According to Gardner,Colin has _______ skills.

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Having above-average intelligence (IQ 130 or higher)and/or superior talent for something.

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What is giftedness? Name three characteristics of the gifted child.

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Although many think that television is uniquely responsible for the deficit in exercise that children are getting in the United States,your authors point out that increased __________ is also contributing to this problem.

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Improvement of fine motor skills during middle and late childhood is likely a result of:

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_______ is characterized by severe impairments in reading and spelling ability.

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The ability to think in novel and unusual ways and to come up with unique solutions to problems.

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What percentage of Americans with mental retardation is considered moderately retarded?

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The Education for All Handicapped Children Act (Public Law 94-142) requires:

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Describe two approaches to teaching children how to read.

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What is dyslexia?

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The most common problem that characterizes children with learning disabilities is the inability to:

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The type of thinking that produces many answers to the same question is called:

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Compared with novices,experts have:

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Research on the effects and consequences of bilingualism has shown that:

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A written statement that spells out a program tailored to a child with a disability.

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Jacob is a third-grader with a disability that had caused him to be separated from his peers during the school day.Just recently,Jacob has been moved to the regular third-grade classroom.What is this change called?

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Robert Sternberg and Howard Gardner's theories of intelligence are alike in that both:

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In a famous study,Chi (1978) found that 10-year-old children who knew a lot about chess remembered chessboard positions better than adults who did not play much chess.Evidently,these 10-year-old chess experts could do this because they:

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Educating a child with special needs in a regular classroom on a full-time basis.

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