The environment plays a substantial role in influencing behavior. Which of the following supports this statement?
a. A study of separated fraternal and identical twins estimated that heredity was 70% responsible for intelligence.
b. Children raised by women with mental retardation who provided them with a stimulating and responsive environment gained an average of 28 IQ points.
c. In the United States one in four children live in poverty, with the trend toward poverty increasing the last two decades.
d. None of the above
B
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What will be an ideal response?
It is important for the teacher to communicate with the parents:
a. after eight weeks to give the child and teacher an opportunity to bond b. by calling them every day for the first three weeks c. daily if possible with an informal journal or notebook to encourage and support both the parent and child d. in emergency situations only
Closed responses seek understanding
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which of the following is a correct statement about ADOS?
A. It focuses on observation of social behavior and communication. B. It is designed to assess specific cognitive abilities. C. It is developed to screen for autism in children between 24 and 36 months of age. D. It has been adapted for use as a parent rating scale.