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1. The psychiatric technician A. Fixed-interval.
reinforces a client exactly every ten
minutes when the client is cleaning Rarionale: Intermittent reinforcement refers to a
his room. This type of intermittent type of reinforcement schedule where responses
reinforcement is referred to as: are reinforced only occasionally or intermittently.
A. Fixed-interval. In this scenario, the psychiatric technician
B. Variable-interval. reinforces the client every ten minutes when the
C. Fixed-ratio. client is cleaning his room. The reinforcement is
D. Variable-ratio. provided at fixed time intervals (every ten
minutes), regardless of the client's behavior. This
is an example of a fixed-interval schedule, where
reinforcement is delivered after a fixed amount of
time has elapsed since the previous
reinforcement.
,2. Which of the following is an B. Kevin would rather play his compact discs than
example of the Premack Principle? set the table for dinner. The rule is he can't listen
A. When Helen is not scratching her to his compact discs until after he sets the table
face, she receives verbal praise. for dinner.
B. Kevin would rather play his
compact discs than set the table for Rationale: The Premack Principle, also known as
dinner. The rule is he can't listen to "Grandma's Rule," states that a high-probability
his compact discs until after he sets behavior can be used to reinforce a low-
the table for dinner. probability behavior. In this example, Kevin
C. David gets reinforced after every prefers playing his compact discs (high-
fifth dish he washes. probability behavior) over setting the table for
D. Judy gets a token every time she dinner (low-probability behavior). The rule that he
uses the toilet. At the end of the day can only listen to his compact discs after he sets
she gets to cash in her tokens for a the table serves as reinforcement for the less
snack. preferred behavior of setting the table.
3. An age-appropriate activity for a B. Playing basketball.
15-year-old male client would be:
A. Putting together a 50-piece Rationale: An age-appropriate activity for a 15-
puzzle. year-old male client should take into account
B. Playing basketball. their physical abilities and interests. Playing
C. Driving an automobile. basketball is a suitable choice as it promotes
D. Playing with blocks. physical exercise, coordination, teamwork, and
social interaction. It aligns with the
developmental stage of a 15-year-old male and
provides an opportunity for both physical and
social development.
,4. Mattie is a developmentally C. Moderate.
disabled client who has an I.Q. of
47. She has limited speech but does Rationale: The term "mental retardation" is an
fairly well working in a sheltered outdated term that has been replaced with the
workshop. She can walk by herself term "intellectual disability" in current diagnostic
to the store that is one block from classifications. However, for the purpose of this
her home. Mattie's level of mental question, we can provide a rationale based on
retardation is: the given options. Mattie has an IQ of 47, which
A. Profound. falls within the range of moderate intellectual
B. Severe. disability. The severity of intellectual disability is
C. Moderate. typically categorized based on IQ scores, and
D. Mild. individuals with moderate intellectual disability
typically have IQ scores between 35 and 49.
5. Donald is a 21-year-old client D. Tuberous Sclerosis.
who resides at a state
developmental center. He often has Rationale: The symptoms described, including
seizures even though he is taking seizures and the presence of nodules on the
anticonvulsant medication. Nodules nose and abdomen, are characteristic of
are present on his nose and Tuberous Sclerosis (TS). TS is a genetic disorder
recently it has been discovered that that causes the growth of noncancerous tumors
he has them in his abdomen. The in various organs, including the brain, kidneys,
most likely diagnosis for this client heart, and skin. Seizures are a common
is: manifestation of TS, and the presence of nodules
A. de Lange's Syndrome. (called angiofibromas) on the nose and abdomen
B. Von Reckinghausen's Disease. is a characteristic sign. Therefore, based on the
C. Sturge- Weber Disease. symptoms described, Tuberous Sclerosis is the
D. Tuberous Sclerosis. most likely diagnosis for Donald.
, 6. One physical characteristic of a B. A simian line
person born with Down syndrome
that is not found with other Rationale: The simian line, also known as a single
developmental disabilities is: palmar crease, is a physical characteristic that can
A. Severe mental retardation. be observed in some individuals with Down
B. A simian line. syndrome. It is characterized by a single
C. Unusual facial characteristics. horizontal crease across the palm of the hand,
D. A large head. rather than the typical two creases (known as the
distal transverse crease and the proximal
transverse crease) that most people have. This
feature is considered distinct to Down syndrome
and is not commonly found in individuals with
other developmental disabilities.
The presence of a simian line in individuals with
Down syndrome can be explained by
understanding the underlying genetic cause of
the condition. Down syndrome is caused by the
presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21,
either in whole or in part. This additional genetic
material affects the development of various body
systems, including the formation of the hand and
palm.
During fetal development, the palm of the hand
typically undergoes a complex process of crease
formation, resulting in the two transverse creases
seen in most individuals. However, due to the
genetic abnormalities associated with Down
syndrome, this process may be altered, leading
to the presence of a single palmar crease or
simian line.
Disabilities Board Exam – Practice Questions &
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Terms in this set (63)
1. The psychiatric technician A. Fixed-interval.
reinforces a client exactly every ten
minutes when the client is cleaning Rarionale: Intermittent reinforcement refers to a
his room. This type of intermittent type of reinforcement schedule where responses
reinforcement is referred to as: are reinforced only occasionally or intermittently.
A. Fixed-interval. In this scenario, the psychiatric technician
B. Variable-interval. reinforces the client every ten minutes when the
C. Fixed-ratio. client is cleaning his room. The reinforcement is
D. Variable-ratio. provided at fixed time intervals (every ten
minutes), regardless of the client's behavior. This
is an example of a fixed-interval schedule, where
reinforcement is delivered after a fixed amount of
time has elapsed since the previous
reinforcement.
,2. Which of the following is an B. Kevin would rather play his compact discs than
example of the Premack Principle? set the table for dinner. The rule is he can't listen
A. When Helen is not scratching her to his compact discs until after he sets the table
face, she receives verbal praise. for dinner.
B. Kevin would rather play his
compact discs than set the table for Rationale: The Premack Principle, also known as
dinner. The rule is he can't listen to "Grandma's Rule," states that a high-probability
his compact discs until after he sets behavior can be used to reinforce a low-
the table for dinner. probability behavior. In this example, Kevin
C. David gets reinforced after every prefers playing his compact discs (high-
fifth dish he washes. probability behavior) over setting the table for
D. Judy gets a token every time she dinner (low-probability behavior). The rule that he
uses the toilet. At the end of the day can only listen to his compact discs after he sets
she gets to cash in her tokens for a the table serves as reinforcement for the less
snack. preferred behavior of setting the table.
3. An age-appropriate activity for a B. Playing basketball.
15-year-old male client would be:
A. Putting together a 50-piece Rationale: An age-appropriate activity for a 15-
puzzle. year-old male client should take into account
B. Playing basketball. their physical abilities and interests. Playing
C. Driving an automobile. basketball is a suitable choice as it promotes
D. Playing with blocks. physical exercise, coordination, teamwork, and
social interaction. It aligns with the
developmental stage of a 15-year-old male and
provides an opportunity for both physical and
social development.
,4. Mattie is a developmentally C. Moderate.
disabled client who has an I.Q. of
47. She has limited speech but does Rationale: The term "mental retardation" is an
fairly well working in a sheltered outdated term that has been replaced with the
workshop. She can walk by herself term "intellectual disability" in current diagnostic
to the store that is one block from classifications. However, for the purpose of this
her home. Mattie's level of mental question, we can provide a rationale based on
retardation is: the given options. Mattie has an IQ of 47, which
A. Profound. falls within the range of moderate intellectual
B. Severe. disability. The severity of intellectual disability is
C. Moderate. typically categorized based on IQ scores, and
D. Mild. individuals with moderate intellectual disability
typically have IQ scores between 35 and 49.
5. Donald is a 21-year-old client D. Tuberous Sclerosis.
who resides at a state
developmental center. He often has Rationale: The symptoms described, including
seizures even though he is taking seizures and the presence of nodules on the
anticonvulsant medication. Nodules nose and abdomen, are characteristic of
are present on his nose and Tuberous Sclerosis (TS). TS is a genetic disorder
recently it has been discovered that that causes the growth of noncancerous tumors
he has them in his abdomen. The in various organs, including the brain, kidneys,
most likely diagnosis for this client heart, and skin. Seizures are a common
is: manifestation of TS, and the presence of nodules
A. de Lange's Syndrome. (called angiofibromas) on the nose and abdomen
B. Von Reckinghausen's Disease. is a characteristic sign. Therefore, based on the
C. Sturge- Weber Disease. symptoms described, Tuberous Sclerosis is the
D. Tuberous Sclerosis. most likely diagnosis for Donald.
, 6. One physical characteristic of a B. A simian line
person born with Down syndrome
that is not found with other Rationale: The simian line, also known as a single
developmental disabilities is: palmar crease, is a physical characteristic that can
A. Severe mental retardation. be observed in some individuals with Down
B. A simian line. syndrome. It is characterized by a single
C. Unusual facial characteristics. horizontal crease across the palm of the hand,
D. A large head. rather than the typical two creases (known as the
distal transverse crease and the proximal
transverse crease) that most people have. This
feature is considered distinct to Down syndrome
and is not commonly found in individuals with
other developmental disabilities.
The presence of a simian line in individuals with
Down syndrome can be explained by
understanding the underlying genetic cause of
the condition. Down syndrome is caused by the
presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21,
either in whole or in part. This additional genetic
material affects the development of various body
systems, including the formation of the hand and
palm.
During fetal development, the palm of the hand
typically undergoes a complex process of crease
formation, resulting in the two transverse creases
seen in most individuals. However, due to the
genetic abnormalities associated with Down
syndrome, this process may be altered, leading
to the presence of a single palmar crease or
simian line.
