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Texas Teacher Exam 2
Certification Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| is the most studied and characteristic of the PDD disorders | Autism |
| a “re-focus” zone | A secluded place in or outside of the classroom that allows for a student regain control of his/her behavior |
| In the TedTalk presented by Stephen Tonti, one thing he stressed was that people with ADHD: | Were so on edge and nervous so often they tend to be “spacey” |
| True False: If a student has a psychotic episode in their classroom the most important thing a teacher is to remember is the safety of the other children, and not the student with the psychotic episode | False |
| Suicide is becoming more prevalent than in years past. A study that was done between 2009-2011 states: | Increase in suicide attempts that result in injury, increase in attempted suicides |
| Some of the most common symptoms of Autism can be: | Loners, difficulty with communication, and peculiar behaviors or expressions |
| Psychotic episodes are best characterized by | Hallucinations and delusions, distorted perception of reality |
| Immediately let an administrator or counselor know | As a teacher, if you witness suicidal expressions from a student in their drawings, writings or other journals, you should: |
| Eating Disorders are usually characterized by | Preoccupation with food, distortion of body image, and hidden from family |
| Why is it important to support students with ADHD with being able to get out of their seat and do physical tasks, helping the teacher with movement oriented class support? | It may decrease student misbehavior as ADHD students have difficulty staying in a seat, sitting still |
| Bipolar Disorder can best be described in the following manner: | A serious brain disorder with extreme mood swings |
| Anxiety is common in all children throughout their early childhood years and adolescences. An Anxiety Disorder has symptoms that are more profound, such as: | Fear, nervousness, shyness, and avoidance of places and activities |
| According to the National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center, how many students have contemplated committing suicide each year | 1 in 5 |
| Some of the symptoms that a child might exhibit when they have Bipolar Disorder are: | All of the above: Extreme sadness Extremely talkative Inflated self-esteem |
| As a classroom teacher, it is important to not judge all behavioral issues as mental health issues. However, it is important to | All of the above: Learn to use strategies to eliminate a problematic behavior will benefit all students, especially those with mental health issues Remember that assessing behavioral deficits is as important as assessing academic deficits |
| Conduct Disorder is different than ODD in that: | It is long lasting and violates the rights of others, against the norms of accepted behavior |
| Each of these incidents have helped schools to: | Shine a spotlight on school and campus safety, focusing attention on identifying students who are troubled before incidents occur |
| Positive reinforcement is important for all students. It is especially important for ADHD students because: | They so often get negative attention for their behaviors/misconduct that this helps them feel more self-esteem |
| True or false: Symptoms of Anxiety Disorder include increased physical symptoms (stomach aches, headaches) and self medication (drug abuse). | 'True |
| Some classroom interventions that have been proven to be effective are: | Reduce auditory and visual stimuli when possible and allow for a re-focus zone if needed |
| Some common Bipolar Disorder classroom interventions are | Divide class work into manageable tasks, use a variety of learning styles to help with concentration, and utilize a re-focus zone as needed |
| One thing became quite clear after the Columbine Massacre, that schools needed to start: | All of the above:. To conduct lock down drills Encouraging students to report to school officials if they felt bullied Educating teachers to monitor student writing for violence and report this to school officials |
| True or False: Students with PTSD syndrome can exhibit other behaviors such as hopelessness, depression, and impulse control | 'True'. |
| It is important to remember in dealing with a student who exhibits a mental health disorder that we: | It is a myth that if you ask a student if they have contemplated suicide that it will put that thought in their head |
| De-escalation techniques are essential for use in the classroom for both ODD and Conduct Disorder students. One technique that is suggested is | Open posture, caring non-verbal cues e.g. concerned look on face, relaxed posture |
| Why is a timer necessary in working with a re-focus zone with students who have ADHD? | It is a set amount of time that teacher and student work out to allow student to regain control, usually starting at three minutes maximum |
| Statistics regarding students with mental illness are staggering. One that can be noted regarding time of onset and intervention is: | There is an average of 8-10 years from the onset of symptoms to intervention |
| Anxiety can manifest in students during class time with which of the following symptoms: | Unexplained crying episodes, irritability, and easily fatigued |
| is a classroom strategy that can be used when dealing with OCD students | Computer based learning in order to provide alternative to common class work |
| Although this module is designed for how to cope and create positive interventions for students with mental health needs, ________________________is an example of an intervention all students benefit from: | All of the above: Maintain a consistent routine each day Consistently enforce consequences Use individualized instruction when necessary |
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