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Definition of Cognitive Disability (Mental Retardation)

Total questions: 95

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Cognitive disability is defined as significantly ________ general intellectual functioning.

a)

sub-average

b)

above-average

c)

average

d)

exceptional

2.

Cognitive disability exists concurrently with deficits in ________ behavior.

a)

adaptive

b)

aggressive

c)

creative

d)

impulsive

3.

Cognitive disability is manifested during the ________ period.

a)

developmental

b)

adolescent

c)

geriatric

d)

postnatal

4.

Cognitive disability adversely affects a child’s ________ performance.

a)

educational

b)

musical

c)

athletic

d)

culinary

5.

Standardized IQ tests are used to assess what?

a)

Memory

b)

Intelligence

c)

Physical strength

d)

Creativity

6.

Who administers standardized IQ tests? Administered by a school psychologist or other ________ professional.

a)

trained

b)

casual

c)

random

d)

unskilled

7.

What percentage of the population falls within one standard deviation of the mean (between -1 and +1 standard deviations)?

a)

68.26%

b)

95.44%

c)

99.73%

d)

34.13%

8.

Refer to the diagram of the normal curve. What is the Stanford-Binet score that corresponds to the average (mean) value?

a)

100

b)

85

c)

115

d)

130

9.

Refer to the diagram of the normal curve. What percentage of the population is considered 'significantly subaverage' (below -2 standard deviations)?

a)

0.13%

b)

2.3%

c)

13.59%

d)

34.13%

10.

What is the WISC-R score at +2 standard deviations?

a)

130

b)

110

c)

100

d)

120

11.

Refer to the 'Normal Curve Illustration' diagram. What does the highest point of the curve represent?

a)

The mean of the distribution

b)

The lowest value

c)

The highest value

d)

The mode of the distribution

12.

Refer to the 'Normal Curve Illustration' diagram. The values on the x-axis such as -1.0, 0, and +1.0 represent _________.

a)

standard deviations from the mean

b)

percentiles of the data

c)

raw data values

d)

frequency counts

13.

Most people are found near the center of the normal curve.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

What is the IQ range for the classification 'MILD'?

a)

50-55 to ~70

b)

35-40 to 50-55

c)

20-25 to 35-40

d)

Below 20-25

15.

What is the IQ range for the classification 'MODERATE'?

a)

35-40 to 50/55

b)

20-25 to 35-40

c)

50-55 to 70

d)

70-85

16.

What is the IQ range for the classification 'SEVERE'?

a)

20-25 to 35/40

b)

35-50 to 55/60

c)

50-70 to 75/80

d)

70-85 to 90/95

17.

What is the IQ range for the classification 'PROFOUND'?

a)

Below 20-25

b)

25-40

c)

40-55

d)

55-70

18.

What is adaptive behavior?

a)

The collection of conceptual, social, and practical skills learned by people to function in their everyday lives

b)

The ability to adapt to new environments only

c)

A set of physical skills only

d)

None of the above

19.

Measurement of adaptive behavior has proven difficult because of the relative nature of ________ and competence.

a)

social adjustment

b)

intelligence

c)

motivation

d)

aptitude

20.

Adaptive behavior varies by age, social group, and culture.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Most instruments for assessing adaptive behavior consist of a series of questions that a person familiar with the individual ________.

a)

answers

b)

writes

c)

ignores

d)

creates

22.

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.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Conceptual skills involve using language for speaking, reading, writing, and using ______ concepts.

a)

number

b)

color

c)

shape

d)

music

24.

Social skills include getting along with others, being a responsible group member, solving social problems, following rules and obeying laws, and avoiding being ______.

a)

victimized

b)

praised

c)

rewarded

d)

promoted

25.

Practical skills are daily living activities such as ___, ___, ___, etc.

a)

dressing, toileting, food preparation

b)

reading, writing, drawing

c)

singing, dancing, acting

d)

painting, sculpting, designing

26.

Use of Table Utensils (Circle only ONE)

a)

Uses knife and fork correctly and neatly

b)

Feeds self with spoon and fork - neatly

c)

Feeds self with spoon and fork - considerable spilling

d)

Feeds self with spoon - neatly

e)

Uses table knife for cutting only

27.

Eating in Public

a)

Orders complete meals in restaurants

b)

Orders simple meals like hamburgers or hot dogs

c)

Orders soft drinks at soda fountain or canteen

d)

Does not order at public eating places

28.

Drinking (Circle only ONE)

a)

Drinks without spilling, holding glass in one hand

b)

Drinks from cup or glass unaided - neatly

c)

Drinks from cup or glass unaided - considerable spilling

d)

Does not drink from cup or glass unaided

29.

[4] Table Manners (Check ALL statements which apply)

a)

None should be checked for ideal manners, but check all that apply to the individual.

b)

All statements should always be checked for everyone.

c)

Only A and B should be checked for everyone.

d)

Only I should be checked for everyone.

30.

Toilet Training (Circle only ONE)

a)

Never has toilet accidents

b)

Never has toilet accidents during the day

c)

Occasionally has toilet accidents during the day

d)

Frequently has toilet accidents during the day

e)

Is not toilet trained at all

31.

Self-Care at Toilet

a)

All should be checked for full independence.

b)

Only one statement should be checked for full independence.

c)

No statements should be checked for full independence.

d)

Some statements should be left unchecked for full independence.

32.

Washing Hands and Face (Check ALL statements which apply)

a)

A, B, C, and D should be checked for full independence.

b)

Only A and B should be checked for full independence.

c)

Only C and D should be checked for full independence.

d)

None of the options should be checked for full independence.

33.

Bathing

a)

Attempts to soap and wash self

b)

Washes and dries self with help

c)

Washes and dries self reasonably well with prompting or supervision

d)

Washes and dries self completely without supervision

e)

Prepares and completes bathing unaided

34.

Personal Hygiene (Check ALL statements which apply)

a)

None should be checked for ideal hygiene, but check all that apply to the individual.

b)

Always skip washing hands after using the restroom.

c)

Never brush your teeth in the morning.

d)

Sharing personal towels is recommended.

35.

Tooth Brushing (Circle only ONE)

a)

Brushes teeth with supervision

b)

Applies toothpaste and brushes teeth with supervision

c)

Applies toothpaste and brushes teeth without help

d)

Cooperates in having teeth brushed

e)

Brushes teeth, but cannot apply toothpaste

36.

Public Transportation (Check ALL statements which apply)

a)

Riders on train, long-distance bus or plane independently

b)

Riders in taxi independently

c)

Riders subway or city bus for unfamiliar journeys independently

d)

Riders subway or city bus for familiar journeys independently

e)

None of the above

37.

Telephone

a)

Uses telephone directory

b)

Makes telephone calls from private telephone

c)

Answers telephone appropriately

d)

Uses pay telephone

e)

Takes telephone messages

38.

Miscellaneous Independent Functioning (Check ALL statements which apply)

a)

Goes to bed unassisted, e.g., getting in bed, covering with blanket, etc.

b)

Prepares own bed at night

c)

Has ordinary control of appetite, eats moderately

d)

Looks after personal health, e.g., changes wet clothing

e)

Knows postage rates, buys stamps from Post Office

39.

Vision (With glasses, if used) (Circle only ONE)

a)

No difficulty in seeing

b)

Some difficulty in seeing

c)

Great difficulty in seeing

d)

No vision at all

40.

Hearing (With hearing aid, if used) (Circle only ONE)

a)

No difficulty in hearing

b)

Some difficulty in hearing

c)

Great difficulty in hearing

d)

No hearing at all

41.

Body Balance (Circle only ONE)

a)

Stands with support

b)

Stands on 'tiptoe' for ten seconds if asked

c)

Stands on one foot for two seconds if asked

d)

Stands without support

e)

Sits without support

42.

Walking and Running (Check ALL statements which apply)

a)

Runs without falling often

b)

Walks alone

c)

Walks up and down stairs alone

d)

Hops, skips or jumps

e)

Walks down stairs by alternating feet

43.

Control of Hands (Check ALL statements which apply)

a)

Catches a ball

b)

Throws a ball overhead

c)

Lifts cup or glass

d)

Grasps with thumb and finger

e)

None of the above

44.

General Responsibility

a)

Very conscientious and assumes much responsibility—makes a special effort; the assigned activities are always performed

b)

Usually dependable—makes an effort to carry out responsibility; one can be reasonably certain that the assigned activity will be performed

c)

Unreliable—makes little effort to carry out responsibility; one is uncertain that the assigned activity will be performed

d)

Not given responsibility, is unable to carry out responsibility at all

45.

Cooperation

a)

Offers assistance to others

b)

Is willing to help if asked

c)

Never helps others

46.

Interaction With Others (Circle only ONE)

a)

Interacts with others in group games or activity

b)

Interacts with others for at least a short period of time, e.g., showing or offering toys, clothing or objects

c)

Interacts with others impulsively with little interaction

d)

Does not respond to others in a socially acceptable manner

47.

Participation in Group Activities (Circle only ONE)

a)

Initiates group activities (leader and organizer)

b)

Participates in group activities spontaneously and eagerly (active participant)

c)

Participates in group activities if encouraged to do so (passive participant)

d)

Does not participate in group activities

48.

I. VIOLENT AND DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR [1] Threatens or Does Physical Violence: Uses threatening gestures. How often does this occur?

a)

Occasionally (1)

b)

Frequently (2)

49.

I. VIOLENT AND DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR [1] Threatens or Does Physical Violence: Indirectly causes injury to others. How often does this occur?

a)

Occasionally (1)

b)

Frequently (2)

50.

I. VIOLENT AND DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR [1] Threatens or Does Physical Violence: Spits on others. How often does this occur?

a)

Occasionally (1)

b)

Frequently (2)

51.

I. VIOLENT AND DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR [1] Threatens or Does Physical Violence: Pushes, scratches or pinches others. How often does this occur?

a)

Occasionally (1)

b)

Frequently (2)

52.

I. VIOLENT AND DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR [1] Threatens or Does Physical Violence: Pulls others' hair, ears, etc. How often does this occur?

a)

Occasionally (1)

b)

Frequently (2)

53.

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)

a)

Mel, Bill, Harry, June

b)

Mel, Bill, Marv, June

c)

Mel, Bill, Liz, June

d)

Mel, Bill, Harry, Liz

54.

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)

a)

Mel, Bill, Marv, Harry, Sue, Bob, Jenny, Ellie, June, Sam, Liz, Loretta, Ralph, Amy, Kathy

b)

Mel, Bill, Marv, Harry, Sue, Ellie, June, Liz

c)

Mel, Bill, Harry, June, Liz, Ellie, Sue

d)

Mel, Bill, Marv, Harry, Sue, Ellie, June, Liz, Loretta

55.

List the students who have a cognitive disability in Mrs. Smith’s class.

a)

None

b)

John and Emily

c)

Sarah and Mike

d)

Emily and Sarah

56.

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)

a)

Sue (IQ 134)

b)

Jenny (IQ 115)

c)

Mel (IQ 68)

d)

Harry (IQ 56)

57.

Is Ralph normal?

a)

Yes, Ralph's IQ is 100, which is considered average or normal.

b)

No, Ralph's IQ is considered genius level.

c)

No, Ralph's IQ is considered below average.

d)

No, Ralph's IQ is considered extremely high.

58.

On what basis did you make your decisions?

a)

Decisions were made based on the IQ score thresholds provided in each question and the IQ scores listed for each student.

b)

Decisions were made randomly without considering any data.

c)

Decisions were based on the alphabetical order of student names.

d)

Decisions were made according to the students' ages.

59.

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?

a)

Motor coordination

b)

Social maturity

c)

Reading

d)

Arithmetic reasoning

60.

Refer to the chart comparing Bob and Carol. What is Carol's proficiency level in Interpersonal relations?

a)

Below average

b)

Poor

c)

Average

d)

Excellent

61.

True or False: Bob's grade equivalent in Spelling is higher than his grade equivalent in Arithmetic computation.

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62.

According to the chart, what is the chronological age of Bob?

a)

9

b)

7

c)

11

d)

13

63.

Refer to the chart. Which child has a higher proficiency level in Language development?

a)

Bob

b)

Alice

c)

Charlie

d)

David

64.

Based on the graph, who has a higher grade and age equivalent in arithmetic reasoning: Joan or Charles?

a)

Joan (intellectually gifted child)

b)

Charles (mentally retarded child)

65.

According to the proficiency level table, which child is rated as 'Very superior' in vision?

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66.

In the category of social maturity, _______ has a higher grade and age equivalent according to the graph.

a)

Joan (intellectually gifted child)

b)

Mark (average child)

c)

Lisa (below average child)

d)

Tom (gifted in sports)

67.

Who has a below average proficiency level in hearing according to the table: Joan or Charles?

a)

Joan

b)

Charles

68.

Based on the graph, which child has a higher chronological age?

a)

Joan

b)

Charles

69.

In the category of spelling, who performs better according to the graph?

a)

Joan

b)

Charles

70.

Before it is fit to drink, moonshine must be

a)

aged three months

b)

aged three weeks

c)

aged three days

d)

cool

71.

“Red Rover Come Over” refers to a ?

a)

Communist turned Republican

b)

children’s game

c)

neighbor’s dog

d)

quilt pattern

72.

A mule is a cross between a ?

a)

a stallion and a jenny

b)

a jack and a jenny

c)

a mare and a jack

d)

a jenny and a mare

73.

A blue tick is

a)

an insect

b)

a food stamp

c)

a hound

d)

an NRA decal

74.

An alley apple refers to a

a)

brick

b)

poorly developed fruit

c)

junked car

d)

dog

75.

If someone’s “jaws are tight,” he ________

a)

is frightened

b)

has a toothache

c)

is angry

d)

is on a diet

76.

“I know you, shame” means

a)

you don’t mean what you’re saying

b)

you don’t hear well

c)

you are guilty

d)

wasting time

77.

The African-American National Anthem is:

a)

We Shall Overcome

b)

Swing Low Sweet Chariot

c)

Lift Every Voice and Sing

d)

Michael Row the Boat Ashore

78.

If a child says he needs to “shi shi,” he

a)

is hungry and wants to eat

b)

is tired and wants to take a nap

c)

needs to wash his hands

d)

has to use the bathroom

79.

When a person refers to his/her “keikis” (kay-kees), he/she is referring to

a)

clothes

b)

children

c)

car keys

d)

sisters and brothers

80.

If someone says her work is “pau,” she means that it.

a)

is very difficult

b)

is finished

c)

is easy

d)

takes a long time

81.

If someone tells you that you “made A,” he means that you

a)

made a good impression

b)

have a really good looking girl-friend

c)

passed an initiation of some kind

d)

made a fool of yourself

82.

Which of the following determines a person's potential according to the factors affecting giftedness/intelligence?

a)

Environment (Nurture)

b)

Heredity (Nature)

c)

Education

d)

Motivation

83.

Which factor determines how intelligence develops?

a)

Heredity (Nature)

b)

Environment (Nurture)

c)

Genetics

d)

Nutrition

84.

Genetic factors determine the ______ within which a person will function.

a)

range

b)

height

c)

color

d)

speed

85.

Environmental factors determine whether the individual will function in the lower or upper reaches of their genetic range.

a)

True

b)

False

86.

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.

a)

culturally different

b)

mathematically gifted

c)

physically active

d)

technologically advanced

87.

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 ________.

a)

school failure

b)

increased motivation

c)

higher attendance

d)

improved grades

88.

IQ is a __________ construct.

a)

hypothetical

b)

physical

c)

mathematical

d)

chemical

89.

IQ tests measure how a child performs at one __________ in time.

a)

point

b)

year

c)

subject

d)

school

90.

IQ tests can be culturally biased.

a)

True

b)

False

91.

IQ scores can change __________.

a)

significantly

b)

never

c)

rarely

d)

randomly

92.

IQ testing is an exact science.

a)

True

b)

False

93.

An IQ score should be used to determine IEP objectives.

a)

True

b)

False

94.

An IQ score should never be used as the sole basis for making decisions regarding special education services.

a)

True

b)

False

95.

All learning disabilities are classified as

a)

physical disorders

b)

fake disorders

c)

neurological disorders

d)

hypothetical disorders