SPEC110 EXAM 2 EXAM QUESTIONS
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LATEST VERSION 2025/2026.
IDEA definition of emotional disturbance and why is it vague - ANS one or more of the
following characteristics didplayed over a ling period if time and to a marked degree that
adversely affects educational performance: inability to learn not related to other factors,
inabikty to maintain satisfactory relationships, inappropriate feelings or behavior under normal
confitions, a gbereal pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression, development of physical
symptoms or fears associated to school; doesnf apply yo chikdreb who are socially maladjusted,
what are satisfactory relationships, what does inappropriate behavior look like
which gender is more likely to have externalizing disorders? - ANS boys
what is considered the king pin behavior of students with emotional disabilities? -
ANS noncompliance
what are some examples of screening tests used to evaluate emotional and behavior disorders?
- ANS Child Behavior Checklist, Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale, a Systematic Screening
for Behavioral Disorders, Functional Behavioral Assessment
what is required for all students with disabilities whose school performance is adversely
affected by behavioral issues? - ANS Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP), school wide positive
behavior support
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, what should be the curriculum focus for students with emotional disabilities? - ANS Both
academic and social skills
what is the best way to effectively teach a student with an emotional or behavioral disorder? -
ANS direct, explicit, and effective instruction; high rates of teacher praise
schoolwide positive behavior support - ANS systematic use of behaviorist principles to
encourage and reinforce productive behaviors in all students; typically involves multiple layers
of support in order to accommodate the varying needs and behavior patterns of different
students
Active Student Response - ANS An observable response made to an instructional antecedent
IDEA definition of autism - ANS A developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and
nonverbal communication and social interaction, generally evident before age three, that
adversely affects a child's educational performance.
What is echolalia? - ANS Echolalia is the automatic repetition of vocalizations made by
another person. It is closely related to echopraxia, the automatic repetition of movements
made by another person.
What are SIAs? Why do teachers incorporate SIAs in their instructional approaches? -
ANS Special areas of interest that can be used as motivation for teaching a wide range of
academic, social, and functional skills.
what are similarities and differences between students with Asperger syndrome and students
with autism? - ANS Children with Asperger syndrome do not usually have general language
delay and have above average intelligence. They have impairment in social areas and deficits are
seen with eye gaze, facial expression, gestures, body posture, and personal space.
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WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST VERSION 2025/2026.
IDEA definition of emotional disturbance and why is it vague - ANS one or more of the
following characteristics didplayed over a ling period if time and to a marked degree that
adversely affects educational performance: inability to learn not related to other factors,
inabikty to maintain satisfactory relationships, inappropriate feelings or behavior under normal
confitions, a gbereal pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression, development of physical
symptoms or fears associated to school; doesnf apply yo chikdreb who are socially maladjusted,
what are satisfactory relationships, what does inappropriate behavior look like
which gender is more likely to have externalizing disorders? - ANS boys
what is considered the king pin behavior of students with emotional disabilities? -
ANS noncompliance
what are some examples of screening tests used to evaluate emotional and behavior disorders?
- ANS Child Behavior Checklist, Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale, a Systematic Screening
for Behavioral Disorders, Functional Behavioral Assessment
what is required for all students with disabilities whose school performance is adversely
affected by behavioral issues? - ANS Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP), school wide positive
behavior support
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, what should be the curriculum focus for students with emotional disabilities? - ANS Both
academic and social skills
what is the best way to effectively teach a student with an emotional or behavioral disorder? -
ANS direct, explicit, and effective instruction; high rates of teacher praise
schoolwide positive behavior support - ANS systematic use of behaviorist principles to
encourage and reinforce productive behaviors in all students; typically involves multiple layers
of support in order to accommodate the varying needs and behavior patterns of different
students
Active Student Response - ANS An observable response made to an instructional antecedent
IDEA definition of autism - ANS A developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and
nonverbal communication and social interaction, generally evident before age three, that
adversely affects a child's educational performance.
What is echolalia? - ANS Echolalia is the automatic repetition of vocalizations made by
another person. It is closely related to echopraxia, the automatic repetition of movements
made by another person.
What are SIAs? Why do teachers incorporate SIAs in their instructional approaches? -
ANS Special areas of interest that can be used as motivation for teaching a wide range of
academic, social, and functional skills.
what are similarities and differences between students with Asperger syndrome and students
with autism? - ANS Children with Asperger syndrome do not usually have general language
delay and have above average intelligence. They have impairment in social areas and deficits are
seen with eye gaze, facial expression, gestures, body posture, and personal space.
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