TExES 161 Disability Categories and Characteristics 3

Question 1

Which condition is characterized by extreme inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that interferes with functioning and development?

Accepted Answer

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Emotional Disturbance

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Specific Learning Disability

Question 2

A student with dysgraphia primarily struggles with which academic skill?

Accepted Answer

Written expression and handwriting

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Reading decoding

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Mathematical computation

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Oral comprehension

Question 3

Which characteristic is most associated with students who have intellectual disabilities regarding adaptive behavior?

Accepted Answer

Limitations in conceptual, social, and practical adaptive skills

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Difficulty with social communication and restricted interests

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Persistent inattention and impulsivity in academic settings

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Deficits in phonological awareness affecting reading

Question 4

What is the primary educational implication of a student with a hearing impairment?

Accepted Answer

Need for visual and tactile learning supports and communication access

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Need for physical accessibility accommodations

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Need for behavior intervention plans

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Need for extended time on all assessments

Question 5

Which statement best describes the difference between a disability and a handicap in the context of special education?

Accepted Answer

A disability is a physical or mental impairment; a handicap is a limitation created by the interaction between the disability and the environment

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A disability is mild; a handicap is severe

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Handicap is the preferred legal term; disability is outdated

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There is no meaningful difference between the two terms

Question 6

Students with visual impairments, including blindness, may require instruction in which specialized curriculum area to develop independent living skills?

Accepted Answer

The Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC)

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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

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