Question 1

The majority of the population with intellectual disabilities falls within the range of

Accepted Answer

The majority of individuals with intellectual disabilities are classified within the mild mental retardation range. This category includes people who often achieve functional academic skills, up to approximately a 6th-grade level, and can live independently or with minimal support.

Question 2

The AAMR still use the term mental retardation to describe intellectual disabilities because

Accepted Answer

The term "mental retardation" has been replaced by "intellectual disability" due to the stigma associated with the former. However, some organizations may continue using it if they believe there isn't a better alternative or due to historical usage in legal and medical contexts.

Question 3

In the AAMR 's system of classification, which of the following is NOT a category?

Accepted Answer

The AAMR (American Association on Mental Retardation) system of classification includes mild, moderate, severe, and profound categories, but does not use the term "trainable" as a category.

Question 4

William has been referred by his teacher to a psychologist for assessment. When the results of William's WISC III come back they show an overall IQ of 72. The teacher can now refer to William as being

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The answer of William has been referred by his teacher...

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a cause of intellectual disability?

Accepted Answer

Chicken pox is not typically considered a cause of intellectual disability, whereas the other options can be associated with such conditions.

Question 6

There are some fundamental differences in male patterns and female patterns of Fragile X. ONE of those differences is

Accepted Answer

Females with Fragile X syndrome are usually less cognitively affected than males due to the presence of two X chromosomes, one of which can partially compensate for the genetic defect on the other.

Question 7

Research reports that William's syndrome is

Accepted Answer

William's syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the deletion of genes on chromosome 7.

Question 8

Intellectual disability equates with which ONE of the following?

Accepted Answer

Intellectual disability is primarily characterized by deficiencies in cognitive development, which affect intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior.

Question 9

Some of the language acquisition problems with intellectually disabled children are manifested by

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The answer of Some of the language acquisition problems with...

Question 10

Children who are mildly intellectually disordered at the elementary school level will accomplish

Accepted Answer

Children who are mildly intellectually disordered at the elementary school level typically achieve about two-thirds of what their peers accomplish, indicating they can learn and progress, but at a slower rate.

Question 11

Compared to their peers children with intellectual disorders show different behaviour patterns manifested in which ONE of the following? Intellectually disordered children

Accepted Answer

Intellectually disordered children are more likely to lean toward aggressive problem solving.

Question 12

Researchers, although limited in their understanding, tend to believe that self- stimulating behaviour is

Accepted Answer

Self-stimulating behavior, often observed in individuals with developmental disorders such as autism, is primarily understood to be used to provide sensory feedback. This behavior helps in managing sensory processing issues, offering a form of self-regulation.

Question 13

There are a number of steps in the assessment of a child suspected of having intellectual disabilities. The usual first step is

Accepted Answer

The first step in assessing a child suspected of having intellectual disabilities is to determine the child's mental and adaptive abilities, which helps in understanding their cognitive functioning and daily living skills.

Question 14

Today, to be designated as intellectually disabled, a child must have an IQ score of____or____ .

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The answer of Today, to be designated as intellectually disabled,...

Question 15

Children with normal IQ who manifest deficits in adaptive behaviour are not characterized as intellectually disabled but as _____ _____ .

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The answer of Children with normal IQ who manifest deficits...

Question 16

Two chromosomal aberrations that result in mental retardation are___ _____ and ____ _____.

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The answer of Two chromosomal aberrations that result in mental...

Question 17

When meningitis and encephalitis are compared, more children affected by______ suffer intellectual disability.

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The answer of When meningitis and encephalitis are compared, more...

Question 18

The majority of intellectually disabled people fall into the_____ retarded category.

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The answer of The majority of intellectually disabled people fall...

Question 19

Although Down syndrome babies develop normally at the outset, research indicates that the rate of development often slows after____ months of age.

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The answer of Although Down syndrome babies develop normally at...

Question 20

According to available research 25 percent of individuals with Down syndrome live to the age of_____ .

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The answer of According to available research 25 percent of...

Quiz 6: Understanding Intellectual Disabilities: Causes, Education, and Attitudes