Quiz on Intellectual Disabilities

What was the name change made by the American Association on Mental Retardation in January 2007?

• American Association on Cognitive Disabilities (AACD)

• American Association on Learning Disabilities (AALD)

• American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD)

• American Association on Mental Retardation (AAMR)

What does the term 'intellectual disability' connote?

• Limitations in physical abilities

• Limitations in thinking

• Limitations in emotional intelligence

• Limitations in sensory perception

What is the purpose of Community Residential Facilities (CRFs) for individuals with intellectual disabilities?

• To teach independent living skills

• To offer recreational activities

• To provide temporary housing

• To provide medical treatment

Which project aimed to track how high-quality early childhood education could positively affect the IQ of at-risk children from low-income families?

• Perry Preschool Project

• Head Start Program

• Abecedarian Project

• Early Learning Initiative

What is the main focus of educational programs for children with intellectual disabilities?

• Physical fitness

• Academics, self-help, community life, and vocational skills

• Artistic expression

• Social media skills

What is the purpose of self-determination in individuals with intellectual disabilities?

• To limit their independence

• To discourage decision-making

• To encourage autonomy and self-realization

• To promote dependency

What is the most common work setting for individuals with disabilities?

• Remote work

• Freelancing

• Corporate office

• Sheltered Workshop

What is the purpose of the Human Genome Project?

• To identify, map, and sequence all the genes of the human genome

• To study animal behavior

• To develop new cooking recipes

• To explore outer space

What is the main focus of early childhood programs designed for prevention of intellectual disabilities?

• Music education

• Sports training

• Language and conceptual development

• Physical therapy

What is the purpose of supported competitive employment for individuals with intellectual disabilities?

• To encourage self-determination and independence

• To discourage individuals from working

• To offer unpaid internships

• To provide temporary jobs