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140-Chapter 5
Chapter 5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. Many authorities say that adaptive behavior consists of | A) social intelligence and practical intelligence. |
| 2. According to the hypothetical “normal curve,” approximately what percentage of the population is expected to have intellectual disabilities? | C) 2.27% |
| 3. The most common known hereditary cause of intellectual disabilities is | A) Fragile X syndrome. |
| 4. Jose has intellectual disabilities. As an infant, he was lethargic and had difficulty eating; however, at about one year of age he became obsessed with food. This is characteristic of | D) Prader-Willi syndrome. |
| 5. Which one of the following statements about intelligence tests is TRUE? | B) All IQ tests are culturally biased to a certain extent. |
| 6. The ability to keep information in mind while simultaneously doing another task is | A) working memory. |
| 7. ) Joe tends to believe whatever he is told, even highly questionable statements or claims, despite any evidence. This tendency is | . B) gullibility. |
| 8. The purpose of early intervention programs for children at risk for mild intellectual disabilities is | B) preventing intellectual disabilities or furthering development of children who have intellectual disabilities. |
| 9. IQ is generally considered the single best index of how well a person will do in school. | b. false |
| 10. The ability to make personal choices, regulate one’s own life, and be a self-advocate is called | A) self-determination. |