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)

Answer

ADHD is characterized by persistent patterns of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interfere with development and functioning across settings.

Question 2

A student with dysgraphia primarily struggles with which academic skill?

Accepted Answer

Written expression and handwriting

Answer

Dysgraphia is a specific learning disability that affects written expression, including handwriting, spelling, and the organization of written language.

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

Answer

Students with intellectual disabilities show significant limitations in adaptive behavior, including conceptual (reading, money), social (interpersonal), and practical (self-care, safety) skills.

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

Answer

Students with hearing impairments primarily need visual and tactile supports, assistive listening devices, and communication access (sign language, captioning) to access the curriculum.

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

Answer

A disability is the physical or mental condition itself, while a handicap results from the interaction between the disability and environmental barriers that limit participation.

TExES 161 - TExES Special Education EC-12 Practice Test

TExES 161 - TExES Special Education EC-12 Practice Test

TExES 161 Disability Categories and Characteristics 3