1. Intellectual disability is characterized by:
a) Physical impairments
b) Emotional disturbances
c) Intellectual functioning below average
d) Behavioral problems
Answer: c) Intellectual functioning below average
2. The term "intellectual disability" is used to replace which previous term?
a) Mental retardation
b) Learning disability
c) Autism spectrum disorder
d) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Answer: a) Mental retardation
3. Intellectual disability is typically diagnosed before the age of:
a) 2 years
b) 5 years
c) 10 years
d) 18 years
Answer: d) 18 years
4. The three criteria used to diagnose intellectual disability include:
a) IQ testing, adaptive functioning, and age of onset
b) Academic achievement, social skills, and behavior
c) Language development, sensory processing, and physical health
d) Memory skills, problem-solving, and creativity
Answer: a) IQ testing, adaptive functioning, and age of onset
5. The most common cause of intellectual disability is:
a) Genetic factors
b) Prenatal exposure to toxins
c) Traumatic brain injury
d) Inadequate education
Answer: a) Genetic factors
6. Down syndrome is an example of a genetic cause of intellectual disability due to:
a) An extra chromosome 21
b) Damage to the brain during childbirth
c) Exposure to environmental toxins
d) Lack of educational opportunities
Answer: a) An extra chromosome 21
7. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) can cause intellectual disability due to:
a) Prenatal exposure to alcohol
b) Inherited genetic mutations
c) Traumatic brain injury
d) Lack of social support
Answer: a) Prenatal exposure to alcohol
8. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of intellectual disability?
a) Poor memory skills
b) Difficulty with problem-solving
c) Impaired physical coordination
d) Advanced language development
Answer: d) Advanced language development
9. Adaptive functioning refers to a person's ability to:
a) Learn new information quickly
b) Perform daily life activities and tasks
c) Exhibit appropriate social behavior
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
10. The IQ cutoff for diagnosing intellectual disability is typically:
a) 70
b) 80
c) 90
d) 100
Answer: a) 70
11. Mild intellectual disability is characterized by an IQ range of:
a) 50-55 to 70
b) 35-40 to 50-55
c) 20-25 to 35-40
d) Below 20-25
Answer: a) 50-55 to 70
12. Which of the following is a common learning characteristic of individuals with intellectual disability?
a) Rapid learning and retention of information
b) Difficulty with abstract concepts and problem-solving
c) Advanced reading and writing skills
d) Excellent mathematical abilities
Answer: b) Difficulty with abstract concepts and problem-solving
13. Inclusive education refers to:
a) Providing specialized education for individuals with intellectual disability
b) Educating individuals with intellectual disability separately from their peers
c) Integrating individuals with intellectual disability into regular classrooms
d) Excluding individuals with intellectual disability from the education system
Answer: c) Integrating individuals with intellectual disability into regular classrooms
14. Assistive technology can help individuals with intellectual disability by:
a) Enhancing communication skills
b) Improving physical coordination
c) Treating underlying genetic causes
d) Providing emotional support
Answer: a) Enhancing communication skills
15. Which of the following is NOT a type of support commonly provided for individuals with intellectual disability?
a) Educational support
b) Occupational therapy
c) Medical treatment
d) Vocational training
Answer: c) Medical treatment
16. Individuals with intellectual disability may experience challenges in:
a) Learning new skills
b) Social interactions
c) Independent living
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
17. Early intervention programs for intellectual disability aim to:
a) Cure the condition
b) Prevent intellectual disability from occurring
c) Provide support and services to promote development
d) Exclude individuals with intellectual disability from society
Answer: c) Provide support and services to promote development
18. Which of the following is NOT a common comorbid condition with intellectual disability?
a) Autism spectrum disorder
b) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
c) Depression
d) Epilepsy
Answer: c) Depression
19. People with mild intellectual disability typically have:
a) No difficulties in daily life activities
b) Some difficulties in daily life activities
c) Severe difficulties in daily life activities
d) Complete dependence on others for daily life activities
Answer: b) Some difficulties in daily life activities
20. Intellectual disability is a lifelong condition, but with appropriate support, individuals can:
a) Overcome their intellectual limitations entirely
b) Achieve average intellectual functioning
c) Improve their adaptive skills and quality of life
d) Develop specialized skills unrelated to intellectual ability
Answer: c) Improve their adaptive skills and quality of life
21. The term "self-advocacy" refers to:
a) Advocacy provided by others on behalf of individuals with intellectual disability
b) Individuals with intellectual disability advocating for their own rights and needs
c) Advocacy focused on preventing intellectual disability in future generations
d) Advocacy provided by family members of individuals with intellectual disability
Answer: b) Individuals with intellectual disability advocating for their own rights and needs
22. Supported employment programs aim to:
a) Provide financial support for individuals with intellectual disability
b) Exclude individuals with intellectual disability from the workforce
c) Create job opportunities specifically for individuals with intellectual disability
d) Ensure equal employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual disability
Answer: d) Ensure equal employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual disability
23. Respite care services are designed to:
a) Provide temporary relief to family members or caregivers of individuals with intellectual disability
b) Provide long-term care for individuals with intellectual disability
c) Prevent intellectual disability through genetic counseling and testing
d) Support individuals with intellectual disability in their daily living activities
Answer: a) Provide temporary relief to family members or caregivers of individuals with intellectual disability
24. Individuals with intellectual disability are at a higher risk of experiencing:
a) Mental health issues
b) Physical health issues
c) Social isolation
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
25. Person-centered planning focuses on:
a) Providing medical interventions for individuals with intellectual disability
b) Identifying and addressing the unique needs and goals of individuals with intellectual disability
c) Separating individuals with intellectual disability from their families and communities
d) Promoting institutional care for individuals with intellectual disability
Answer: b) Identifying and addressing the unique needs and goals of individuals with intellectual disability
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