Question 1

What is the relationship between normalization, deinstitutionalization, and inclusion? Define each term.

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"Normalization" is a philosophical movem...

Question 2

Discuss the two reasons for which legal suits (for or against special education)might be filed.

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Litigation may involve legal suits filed...

Question 3

We know considerably more today about how to educate exceptional learners than we did ten years ago.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

At present, about how many students in the United States receive special education?

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A)  about 1 million
B)  about 3 million
C)  about 4 million
D)  over 6 millionE) B) and D)
F) None of the above D

Question 5

The majority of students who receive special education services fall within which age range?

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A)  3-12
B)  6-17
C)  9-18
D)  12-21E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

The first special educators provided many of the ideas that form the foundation for special education practice today. They include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  individualized instruction.
B)  structured arrangement of the learning environment.
C)  placement in the least restrictive environment.
D)  emphasis on functional, life skills.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Most historians trace the beginning of special education as we know it today to

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A)  Philippe Pinel.
B)  Édouard Séguin.
C)  Jean-Marc-Gaspard Itard.
D)  Thomas Gallaudet.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Dramatic increases in prevalence figures since 1995 have been recorded for children identified as having

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A)  learning disabilities.
B)  mental retardation.
C)  physical disabilities.
D)  autism or traumatic brain injury.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Which federal act requires most students with disabilities to take standard tests of academic achievement and to achieve at a level equal to that of students without disabilities?

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A)  Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
B)  No Child Left Behind Act
C)  Americans with Disabilities Act
D)  Education for all Handicapped Children ActE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Annette is a high school student who reads at the level of a typical third grader. She wants to get her driver's license, but is unable to read the driver's manual or the questions on the driving test. For purposes of driver training, Annette would be considered to have

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A)  a disability.
B)  a handicap.
C)  a disability and a handicap.
D)  neither a disability nor a handicap.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

The most important characteristic of exceptional learners is

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A)  their physical limitations.
B)  their disabilities.
C)  their abilities.
D)  their health concerns.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

P.L. 99-457 and IDEA mandate a free, appropriate public education for people ages three to twenty-one. In addition, P.L. 99-457

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A)  requires employers to provide special programs for people with disabilities.
B)  requires schools to provide transitional programs for people with disabilities who are between the ages of 18 and 25.
C)  provides incentives for states to develop early intervention programs.
D)  requires schools to develop programs for students who are gifted.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 13

The historical roots of special education are found primarily in the

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A)  1700s.
B)  early 1800s.
C)  late 1800s.
D)  1900s.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Describe the differences between "disability," "handicap," and "inability." Use one example to illustrate each term.

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A disability is an inability to do somet...

Question 15

Deinstitutionalization refers to the movement away from

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A)  placement in large residential facilities.
B)  government responsibility for providing services for people with disabilities.
C)  placement in small, community facilities.
D)  parental responsibility for the care of children with disabilities.E) All of the above
F) A) and B) A

Question 16

Special education legislation has become increasingly permissive rather than mandatory.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Discuss the relationship between litigation and legislation using the case of Hudson v. Rowley to illustrate the relationship.

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Legislation involves making laws while l...

Question 18

In the prerevolutionary era in Europe and America, what goal predominated in the actions of society towards people with disabilities?

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A)  protection
B)  inclusion
C)  prevention
D)  adaptationE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Litigation is now focused on ensuring that every child receives an education appropriate for his or her individual needs.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 20

A disability is always a handicap.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Exceptionality and Special Education

What is the relationship between normalization, deinstitutionalization, and inclusion? Define each term.

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Discuss the two reasons for which legal suits (for or against special education)might be filed.

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We know considerably more today about how to educate exceptional learners than we did ten years ago.

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At present, about how many students in the United States receive special education?

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The majority of students who receive special education services fall within which age range?

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The first special educators provided many of the ideas that form the foundation for special education practice today. They include all of the following EXCEPT

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Most historians trace the beginning of special education as we know it today to

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Dramatic increases in prevalence figures since 1995 have been recorded for children identified as having

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Which federal act requires most students with disabilities to take standard tests of academic achievement and to achieve at a level equal to that of students without disabilities?

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Annette is a high school student who reads at the level of a typical third grader. She wants to get her driver's license, but is unable to read the driver's manual or the questions on the driving test. For purposes of driver training, Annette would be considered to have

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The most important characteristic of exceptional learners is

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P.L. 99-457 and IDEA mandate a free, appropriate public education for people ages three to twenty-one. In addition, P.L. 99-457

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The historical roots of special education are found primarily in the

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Describe the differences between "disability," "handicap," and "inability." Use one example to illustrate each term.

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Deinstitutionalization refers to the movement away from

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Special education legislation has become increasingly permissive rather than mandatory.

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Discuss the relationship between litigation and legislation using the case of Hudson v. Rowley to illustrate the relationship.

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In the prerevolutionary era in Europe and America, what goal predominated in the actions of society towards people with disabilities?

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Litigation is now focused on ensuring that every child receives an education appropriate for his or her individual needs.

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A disability is always a handicap.

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