Free GACE Special Education Questions and Answers

Question 1

The acronym for the behavior analysis ABC technique is...

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Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence

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Analysis Brings Changes

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Alphabetical classifying

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Appropriate Behavioral Choices

Question 2

A pupil with _____________ has a lot of trouble writing mechanically. She drops her pencil, struggles to write clearly, and has trouble reading what she has written.

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Dysgraphia

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Dyslexia

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A nonverbal learning disorder

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Dyspraxia

Question 3

What categories of intelligence are students grouped into according to Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences?

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Verbal linguistic, mathematical logical, musical, visual spatial, body kinesthetic, interpersonal, naturalistic, existential.

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Emphatic, recessive, aggressive, assertive, dogmatic, apologetic, determined, elusive.

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Verbal linguistic, mathematical, musically attuned, visual special, body embraced, interpersonal, naturalistic, existential.

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Dramatic, musical, verbal, mathematical, dance-oriented, sports-oriented, scientific, socially concerned.

Question 4

An ODD diagnosis has been made for a high school student. Following are a few examples of the diagnostic' symptoms:

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He goes out of his way to annoy others, is defiant and goes into childish rages in which he blames others

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He is self-occupied, depressed and disorganized. He keeps to himself, is considered odd by his classmates and could be suicidal

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Obsessive and compulsive activities such as hand washing, counting and ritualistic behaviors

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The student is overly occupied with others, defending them from imagined slights and determined they recognize his concern as real rather than psychotic

Question 5

Five pupils with cerebral palsy will be in Ms. Santos's class this year, which she teaches at an elementary school. Two of these five have been identified as having intellectual impairments. Ms. Santos should anticipate the following:

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The degrees of disability and hence special education needs of all five students could vary widely.

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The two students with intellectual disabilities will have much greater special education needs than the three with only cerebral palsy.

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All five students will have very similar degrees of disability due to their cerebral palsy.

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The magnitude of the special education needs of the two students with intellectual disabilities will depend on their levels of intellectual disabilities.

Question 6

A pupil who struggles to comprehend spoken language is lacking in...

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Receptive communication

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Expressive communication

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Social communication

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Verbal communication

Question 7

A second grader needs help to stay seated. When asked to solve math problems, she paces the room, sprawls on the floor, rolls back and forth, and leaps up and down. She rolls her eyes in obvious contempt as the teacher urges her to sit down and looks to the other students for encouragement. She chuckles and makes a face when she sees a student staring back. The girl can consistently maintain control over her activities for extended periods, and the teacher has observed when a reward is associated with good behavior. She becomes furious, emotional, and pouty when reprimanded without a tip. Most likely, this child is exhibiting:

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Lack of sufficiently developed behavior and social skills

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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Tourette’s Syndrome

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Psychosis

Question 8

Fifth-grader Andy has ADHD, sometimes referred to as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Which of the following conditions has a higher likelihood of co-occurring with ADHD?

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Learning disability

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Speech impairment

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Anxiety

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Depression

Question 9

Henry is nonverbal and immobile due to his severe cerebral palsy. Although he is illiterate, he can answer yes or no questions and has great receptive language skills. He is unable to use his fingers or hands in a functional manner because to severe conjectures, although he can hold something in his fist. You are acquiring for him special tools. Which is the wisest decision?

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An interactive whiteboard with a pointer.

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A laptop that has a keyboard.

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He can control a pen thanks to a flexible holder.

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A computer with voice recognition.

Question 10

Steve, who has a very high IQ but requires a wheelchair, is nearly completely paralyzed with the exception of a small amount of one hand use, which he uses only to press buttons. He is unable to talk since his paralysis affects his vocal cords. Steve performs exceptionally well in all academic areas, but especially well in the sciences and in both expressive and receptive language. His impairments restrict his ability to communicate. Which adaptive technology would be most useful for him both in the classroom and elsewhere?

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A computer equipped with a voice synthesizer that he can program to speak on his behalf.

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A board for communication with buttons he can press to choose different words.

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A speech-enabling electric larynx to replace his paralyzed vocal cords.

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A pencil holder and paper holder adapted for his wheelchair were both attached to his chair.