Describe why the statement, "Children with ‘learning disabilities' are identical to those with ‘intellectual disability'" is false. In doing so, be sure to provide definitions of both cognitive categories
What will be an ideal response?
Intellectual disability reflects substantial limitation in intellectual ability as well as problems adapting to an environment which emerges before 18 years of age. Limited intellectual skill is defined as a score of 70 or less on an intelligence test. Adaptive behavior includes conceptual skills important for successful adaptation, social skills, and practical skills. Children with learning disability have (1) difficulty mastering an academic subject, (2) have normal intelligence, and (3) are not suffering from other conditions that could explain poor performance, such as sensory impairment or inadequate instruction.
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Tom's case, as described in your textbook, illustrates which of the following characteristics of personality disorders that would allow a clinician to differentiate his disorder from other disorders that are more episodic in nature?
a. Tom's problems were intense but very brief. b. Tom understood the nature for his problems and felt bad about them. c. Tom's problems began early and were exhibited consistently over an extended period of time. d. Tom was able to recognize his need for help and participate actively in treatment.
Joseph Wolpe is sometimes referred to as the founder of behavior therapy, in part because he developed
a. the token economy. b. reinforcement therapy. c. systematic desensitization. d. modeling therapy.
It has been established that preoperational children are too egocentric and too focused on misleading external appearances to have a theory of mind
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following does social impact theory not include as a factor that affects social influence?
a) number b) strength c) immediacy d) social support