Gargiulo Ch. 6 & 7

Individuals with mild intellectual disability have an approximate measured IQ of ______.

• under 25

• 25-45

• 40-55

• 55-70

This term refers to the belief that the consequences or outcomes of a person’s actions are the result of circumstances and situations beyond one’s control rather than a result of one’s own efforts.

•  generalizing

•  external locus of control

•  learned helplessness

• outer directedness

 A lack of persistence at tasks that can be mastered and a tendency to expect failure are characteristics of ______.

• learned helplessness

• external locus of control

• generalizing

• outer directedness

Which is a condition characterized by a loss of confidence in one’s own capabilities and a reliance on others for cue and guidance?

• generalizing

• external locus of control

• learned helplessness

• outer directedness

The ability to transfer previously learned knowledge or skills acquired in one setting to another set of circumstances or situation is known as ______.

• external locus of control

• generalizing

•  learned helplessness

• outer directedness

Which of the following is the purpose of self-advocacy for individuals with intellectual disability?

• to gain less personal control over their lives

•  to foster dependence on family

• to empower people and help them to assertively state their needs, wants, and desires

• to be prepared to be self-employed

 Which of the following is not considered a common characteristic of persons with intellectual disabilities?

• inability to learn

•  inability to believe in their ability to solve problems

• deficits in attention

• deficits in memory

A comprehensive curriculum for learners with cognitive limitations should include all except this ______.

• Be responsive to the needs of individual students

• Provide maximum interaction with peers who are not disabled

• Be sensitive to diploma requirements and graduation goals

• Teach students in a self-contained environment

What percentage of the school-age population, aged 6–21 years, is identified as having intellectual disabilities?

• Approximately 1

• Approximately 2

• Approximately 3

• Approximately 5

Persons with intellectual disabilities often experience difficulty with academic performance. The weakest area is most often ______.

• science concepts

• memory

• arithmetic

• reading comprehension