WorksheetsDefinition of Cognitive Disability (Mental Retardation)
Total questions: 95
Worksheet time: 53mins
Cognitive disability is defined as significantly ________ general intellectual functioning.
sub-average
above-average
average
exceptional
Cognitive disability exists concurrently with deficits in ________ behavior.
adaptive
aggressive
creative
impulsive
Cognitive disability is manifested during the ________ period.
developmental
adolescent
geriatric
postnatal
Cognitive disability adversely affects a child’s ________ performance.
educational
musical
athletic
culinary
Standardized IQ tests are used to assess what?
Memory
Intelligence
Physical strength
Creativity
Who administers standardized IQ tests? Administered by a school psychologist or other ________ professional.
trained
casual
random
unskilled
What percentage of the population falls within one standard deviation of the mean (between -1 and +1 standard deviations)?
68.26%
95.44%
99.73%
34.13%
Refer to the diagram of the normal curve. What is the Stanford-Binet score that corresponds to the average (mean) value?
100
85
115
130
Refer to the diagram of the normal curve. What percentage of the population is considered 'significantly subaverage' (below -2 standard deviations)?
0.13%
2.3%
13.59%
34.13%
What is the WISC-R score at +2 standard deviations?
130
110
100
120
Refer to the 'Normal Curve Illustration' diagram. What does the highest point of the curve represent?
The mean of the distribution
The lowest value
The highest value
The mode of the distribution
Refer to the 'Normal Curve Illustration' diagram. The values on the x-axis such as -1.0, 0, and +1.0 represent _________.
standard deviations from the mean
percentiles of the data
raw data values
frequency counts
Most people are found near the center of the normal curve.
True
False
What is the IQ range for the classification 'MILD'?
50-55 to ~70
35-40 to 50-55
20-25 to 35-40
Below 20-25
What is the IQ range for the classification 'MODERATE'?
35-40 to 50/55
20-25 to 35-40
50-55 to 70
70-85
What is the IQ range for the classification 'SEVERE'?
20-25 to 35/40
35-50 to 55/60
50-70 to 75/80
70-85 to 90/95
What is the IQ range for the classification 'PROFOUND'?
Below 20-25
25-40
40-55
55-70
What is adaptive behavior?
The collection of conceptual, social, and practical skills learned by people to function in their everyday lives
The ability to adapt to new environments only
A set of physical skills only
None of the above
Measurement of adaptive behavior has proven difficult because of the relative nature of ________ and competence.
social adjustment
intelligence
motivation
aptitude
Adaptive behavior varies by age, social group, and culture.
True
False
Most instruments for assessing adaptive behavior consist of a series of questions that a person familiar with the individual ________.
answers
writes
ignores
creates
The adaptive skills exhibited by a person with ID are critical factors in determining the supports a student requires for success in school, work, community, and home environments.
True
False
Conceptual skills involve using language for speaking, reading, writing, and using ______ concepts.
number
color
shape
music
Social skills include getting along with others, being a responsible group member, solving social problems, following rules and obeying laws, and avoiding being ______.
victimized
praised
rewarded
promoted
Practical skills are daily living activities such as ___, ___, ___, etc.
dressing, toileting, food preparation
reading, writing, drawing
singing, dancing, acting
painting, sculpting, designing
Use of Table Utensils (Circle only ONE)
Uses knife and fork correctly and neatly
Feeds self with spoon and fork - neatly
Feeds self with spoon and fork - considerable spilling
Feeds self with spoon - neatly
Uses table knife for cutting only
Eating in Public
Orders complete meals in restaurants
Orders simple meals like hamburgers or hot dogs
Orders soft drinks at soda fountain or canteen
Does not order at public eating places
Drinking (Circle only ONE)
Drinks without spilling, holding glass in one hand
Drinks from cup or glass unaided - neatly
Drinks from cup or glass unaided - considerable spilling
Does not drink from cup or glass unaided
[4] Table Manners (Check ALL statements which apply)
None should be checked for ideal manners, but check all that apply to the individual.
All statements should always be checked for everyone.
Only A and B should be checked for everyone.
Only I should be checked for everyone.
Toilet Training (Circle only ONE)
Never has toilet accidents
Never has toilet accidents during the day
Occasionally has toilet accidents during the day
Frequently has toilet accidents during the day
Is not toilet trained at all
Self-Care at Toilet
All should be checked for full independence.
Only one statement should be checked for full independence.
No statements should be checked for full independence.
Some statements should be left unchecked for full independence.
Washing Hands and Face (Check ALL statements which apply)
A, B, C, and D should be checked for full independence.
Only A and B should be checked for full independence.
Only C and D should be checked for full independence.
None of the options should be checked for full independence.
Bathing
Attempts to soap and wash self
Washes and dries self with help
Washes and dries self reasonably well with prompting or supervision
Washes and dries self completely without supervision
Prepares and completes bathing unaided
Personal Hygiene (Check ALL statements which apply)
None should be checked for ideal hygiene, but check all that apply to the individual.
Always skip washing hands after using the restroom.
Never brush your teeth in the morning.
Sharing personal towels is recommended.
Tooth Brushing (Circle only ONE)
Brushes teeth with supervision
Applies toothpaste and brushes teeth with supervision
Applies toothpaste and brushes teeth without help
Cooperates in having teeth brushed
Brushes teeth, but cannot apply toothpaste
Public Transportation (Check ALL statements which apply)
Riders on train, long-distance bus or plane independently
Riders in taxi independently
Riders subway or city bus for unfamiliar journeys independently
Riders subway or city bus for familiar journeys independently
None of the above
Telephone
Uses telephone directory
Makes telephone calls from private telephone
Answers telephone appropriately
Uses pay telephone
Takes telephone messages
Miscellaneous Independent Functioning (Check ALL statements which apply)
Goes to bed unassisted, e.g., getting in bed, covering with blanket, etc.
Prepares own bed at night
Has ordinary control of appetite, eats moderately
Looks after personal health, e.g., changes wet clothing
Knows postage rates, buys stamps from Post Office
Vision (With glasses, if used) (Circle only ONE)
No difficulty in seeing
Some difficulty in seeing
Great difficulty in seeing
No vision at all
Hearing (With hearing aid, if used) (Circle only ONE)
No difficulty in hearing
Some difficulty in hearing
Great difficulty in hearing
No hearing at all
Body Balance (Circle only ONE)
Stands with support
Stands on 'tiptoe' for ten seconds if asked
Stands on one foot for two seconds if asked
Stands without support
Sits without support
Walking and Running (Check ALL statements which apply)
Runs without falling often
Walks alone
Walks up and down stairs alone
Hops, skips or jumps
Walks down stairs by alternating feet
Control of Hands (Check ALL statements which apply)
Catches a ball
Throws a ball overhead
Lifts cup or glass
Grasps with thumb and finger
None of the above
General Responsibility
Very conscientious and assumes much responsibility—makes a special effort; the assigned activities are always performed
Usually dependable—makes an effort to carry out responsibility; one can be reasonably certain that the assigned activity will be performed
Unreliable—makes little effort to carry out responsibility; one is uncertain that the assigned activity will be performed
Not given responsibility, is unable to carry out responsibility at all
Cooperation
Offers assistance to others
Is willing to help if asked
Never helps others
Interaction With Others (Circle only ONE)
Interacts with others in group games or activity
Interacts with others for at least a short period of time, e.g., showing or offering toys, clothing or objects
Interacts with others impulsively with little interaction
Does not respond to others in a socially acceptable manner
Participation in Group Activities (Circle only ONE)
Initiates group activities (leader and organizer)
Participates in group activities spontaneously and eagerly (active participant)
Participates in group activities if encouraged to do so (passive participant)
Does not participate in group activities
I. VIOLENT AND DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR [1] Threatens or Does Physical Violence: Uses threatening gestures. How often does this occur?
Occasionally (1)
Frequently (2)
I. VIOLENT AND DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR [1] Threatens or Does Physical Violence: Indirectly causes injury to others. How often does this occur?
Occasionally (1)
Frequently (2)
I. VIOLENT AND DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR [1] Threatens or Does Physical Violence: Spits on others. How often does this occur?
Occasionally (1)
Frequently (2)
I. VIOLENT AND DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR [1] Threatens or Does Physical Violence: Pushes, scratches or pinches others. How often does this occur?
Occasionally (1)
Frequently (2)
I. VIOLENT AND DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR [1] Threatens or Does Physical Violence: Pulls others' hair, ears, etc. How often does this occur?
Occasionally (1)
Frequently (2)
Suppose that a cognitive disability is defined as an IQ score below 70. List the students who have a cognitive disability in Mrs. Smith’s class. (Student IQs: Mel 68, Bill 51, Marv 78, Harry 56, Sue 134, Bob 105, Jenny 115, Ellie 84, June 67, Sam 113, Liz 76, Loretta 99, Ralph 100, Amy 109, Kathy 99)
Mel, Bill, Harry, June
Mel, Bill, Marv, June
Mel, Bill, Liz, June
Mel, Bill, Harry, Liz
Suppose that a cognitive disability is defined as an IQ score below 135. List the students who have a cognitive disability in Mrs. Smith’s class. (Student IQs: Mel 68, Bill 51, Marv 78, Harry 56, Sue 134, Bob 105, Jenny 115, Ellie 84, June 67, Sam 113, Liz 76, Loretta 99, Ralph 100, Amy 109, Kathy 99)
Mel, Bill, Marv, Harry, Sue, Bob, Jenny, Ellie, June, Sam, Liz, Loretta, Ralph, Amy, Kathy
Mel, Bill, Marv, Harry, Sue, Ellie, June, Liz
Mel, Bill, Harry, June, Liz, Ellie, Sue
Mel, Bill, Marv, Harry, Sue, Ellie, June, Liz, Loretta
List the students who have a cognitive disability in Mrs. Smith’s class.
None
John and Emily
Sarah and Mike
Emily and Sarah
List the students in Mrs. Smith’s class who are gifted. (Be careful!) (Student IQs: Mel 68, Bill 51, Marv 78, Harry 56, Sue 134, Bob 105, Jenny 115, Ellie 84, June 67, Sam 113, Liz 76, Loretta 99, Ralph 100, Amy 109, Kathy 99)
Sue (IQ 134)
Jenny (IQ 115)
Mel (IQ 68)
Harry (IQ 56)
Is Ralph normal?
Yes, Ralph's IQ is 100, which is considered average or normal.
No, Ralph's IQ is considered genius level.
No, Ralph's IQ is considered below average.
No, Ralph's IQ is considered extremely high.
On what basis did you make your decisions?
Decisions were made based on the IQ score thresholds provided in each question and the IQ scores listed for each student.
Decisions were made randomly without considering any data.
Decisions were based on the alphabetical order of student names.
Decisions were made according to the students' ages.
Refer to the chart comparing Bob (mildly mentally retarded child) and Carol (moderately mentally retarded child). In which category does Bob have a higher grade equivalent than Carol?
Motor coordination
Social maturity
Reading
Arithmetic reasoning
Refer to the chart comparing Bob and Carol. What is Carol's proficiency level in Interpersonal relations?
Below average
Poor
Average
Excellent
True or False: Bob's grade equivalent in Spelling is higher than his grade equivalent in Arithmetic computation.
According to the chart, what is the chronological age of Bob?
9
7
11
13
Refer to the chart. Which child has a higher proficiency level in Language development?
Bob
Alice
Charlie
David
Based on the graph, who has a higher grade and age equivalent in arithmetic reasoning: Joan or Charles?
Joan (intellectually gifted child)
Charles (mentally retarded child)
According to the proficiency level table, which child is rated as 'Very superior' in vision?
In the category of social maturity, _______ has a higher grade and age equivalent according to the graph.
Joan (intellectually gifted child)
Mark (average child)
Lisa (below average child)
Tom (gifted in sports)
Who has a below average proficiency level in hearing according to the table: Joan or Charles?
Joan
Charles
Based on the graph, which child has a higher chronological age?
Joan
Charles
In the category of spelling, who performs better according to the graph?
Joan
Charles
Before it is fit to drink, moonshine must be
aged three months
aged three weeks
aged three days
cool
“Red Rover Come Over” refers to a ?
Communist turned Republican
children’s game
neighbor’s dog
quilt pattern
A mule is a cross between a ?
a stallion and a jenny
a jack and a jenny
a mare and a jack
a jenny and a mare
A blue tick is
an insect
a food stamp
a hound
an NRA decal
An alley apple refers to a
brick
poorly developed fruit
junked car
dog
If someone’s “jaws are tight,” he ________
is frightened
has a toothache
is angry
is on a diet
“I know you, shame” means
you don’t mean what you’re saying
you don’t hear well
you are guilty
wasting time
The African-American National Anthem is:
We Shall Overcome
Swing Low Sweet Chariot
Lift Every Voice and Sing
Michael Row the Boat Ashore
If a child says he needs to “shi shi,” he
is hungry and wants to eat
is tired and wants to take a nap
needs to wash his hands
has to use the bathroom
When a person refers to his/her “keikis” (kay-kees), he/she is referring to
clothes
children
car keys
sisters and brothers
If someone says her work is “pau,” she means that it.
is very difficult
is finished
is easy
takes a long time
If someone tells you that you “made A,” he means that you
made a good impression
have a really good looking girl-friend
passed an initiation of some kind
made a fool of yourself
Which of the following determines a person's potential according to the factors affecting giftedness/intelligence?
Environment (Nurture)
Heredity (Nature)
Education
Motivation
Which factor determines how intelligence develops?
Heredity (Nature)
Environment (Nurture)
Genetics
Nutrition
Genetic factors determine the ______ within which a person will function.
range
height
color
speed
Environmental factors determine whether the individual will function in the lower or upper reaches of their genetic range.
True
False
Why is the likelihood of obtaining valid, accurate, and unbiased assessment results lower for some students in special education? The likelihood of obtaining valid, accurate, and unbiased assessment results is lower when the student is from a ________ background.
culturally different
mathematically gifted
physically active
technologically advanced
What risk do students face when educators do not adapt the curriculum to meet their needs? Educators who do not adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of their students place the student at risk for ________.
school failure
increased motivation
higher attendance
improved grades
IQ is a __________ construct.
hypothetical
physical
mathematical
chemical
IQ tests measure how a child performs at one __________ in time.
point
year
subject
school
IQ tests can be culturally biased.
True
False
IQ scores can change __________.
significantly
never
rarely
randomly
IQ testing is an exact science.
True
False
An IQ score should be used to determine IEP objectives.
True
False
An IQ score should never be used as the sole basis for making decisions regarding special education services.
True
False
All learning disabilities are classified as
physical disorders
fake disorders
neurological disorders
hypothetical disorders
