Learners with EBD

The most obvious problem of children with E/BD is

• imaginary friendships.

• aggression aimed at others.

• lack of close emotional ties.

• social fear or disinterest.

The problematic behavior of children and youth with EBD tends to be

• exhibited more often in highly structured environments.

• a psychological processing problem.

• a sudden onset of extremely inappropriate behavior.

• episodic, highly variable, and situation specific.

The federal definition of E/BD has been most widely criticized for its exclusion of children with

• autism

• schizophrenia

• social maladjustment

• attention deficit disorder

Two broad dimensions of behavior disorders are

• externalizing & internalizing

• withdrawal & disinterest

• exterior & interior

• hostility & aggression

Comorbidity in persons with E/BD is

• not unusual

• very unusual

• rare

• part of the diagnosis

The federal government says the percentage of students qualified for sped services as "emotional disturbance" is what?

• less than 1%

• about 2%

• 3-5%

• 6-10%

What percentage of students does EVERYONE (researchers, studies) else say should have an emotional disturbance??

• less than 1%

• about 2%

• 6-10%

• 10-15%

The causes of E/BD have been attributed to each of the following EXCEPT

• biological disorders and diseases.

• pathological family relationships.

• undesirable school experiences.

• membership in a particular cultural group.

In the majority of cases, the cause of E/BD is

• biological

• family-related

• unknown

• school-based

All of the following elements should be in an effective school intervention EXCEPT...

• systematic, data-based interventions.

• direct, daily assessment of performance.

• emphasis on self-awareness, mindfulness activities.

• programming for transfer and maintenance.