Tristan gets into frequent scuffles with his classmates but doesn't seem to be aware that he is often hurtful and behaves in socially unacceptable ways. He struggles with his studies but can handle them if provided with enough structure. When he becomes frustrated, he will be disruptive and doesn't consider the feelings of his classmates. His teacher often places him in timeout because he is
unable to follow classroom rules. Which of the following is Tristan's most likely problem?
a. He has a learning disability.
b. He has an attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
c. He is mildly intellectually handicapped.
d. He has a behavior disorder.
d
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a. Initiate conflict mediation with the children. b. Make the children apologize. c. Utilize cool down time. d. Get the children to substitute their fingers for the sticks. e. None of the above
According to Kohn's views of competition in schools, it:
a. is necessary to motivate students to learn and demonstrate appropriate behavior. b. increases academic achievement and improved behavior among advanced students, but shows little positive effects for lower achievers. c. means some students will succeed and others will fail, thus competition should be avoided. d. works because "success breeds success."
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Benjamin began playing complicated melodies on the piano at 18 months and at 4 years of age can replay perfectly any piece of music that he hears once. Yet, Benjamin is nonverbal and grows agitated when others are around. Benjamin displays characteristics of
A) a child with an intellectual disability. B) an autistic savant. C) a child with a hearing loss who is gifted. D) a child with Rett syndrome.