The shift away from the medical model of defining exceptionality is the result of
a. increasing recognition of the influence of the environment.
b. increasing use of technology.
c. increasing emphasis on parent advocacy. d. increasing concern regarding cultural bias.
ANSWER: a
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the most effective way for the researcher to control these variables? a. Set up groups and then check to make sure that there are no significant differences between the groups on intelligence and reading pretest scores. b. Randomly assign children to experimental and control groups. c. Match the children on intelligence test and reading pretest scores and then randomly assign the matched pairs to experimental and control groups. d. Randomly assign children to experimental and control groups and use intelligence test and reading pretest scores in an analysis of covariance.
Describe the development of large- and small-muscle control in the preschool child
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Collaboration between professionals and families of children with severe and multiple disabilities is critical because:
A. Families need the advice and assistance from teachers. B. It is required by law. C. Teachers are required to do so by administration. D. Families know their child better than anyone.
Which of the following is not a feature of children described as English Language Learners?
A) They benefit from immersion programs in school. B) They need linguistic assistance in school. C) They are less capable than majority culture peers. D) They often need additional help in math and reading.