Question 1

Broadly viewed, psychology is the study of

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A)   the physical state of an individual.
B)   neurological functioning of an individual.
C)   behaviors that can be observed.
D)   modern cultures and social institutions.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 2

The fundamental purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act is to guarantee that every person with a disability gets a job.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The term "pathology" would most often be used by professionals in the field of

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A)   sociology.
B)   medicine.
C)   education.
D)   psychology.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

A fundamental purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act is to

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A)   require that every person with a disability have a job if he or she wants one.
B)   prevent discrimination against people with disabilities.
C)   establish a quota that requires every employer to hire at least one person with a disability.
D)   provide income (cash)  support to people with disabilities who are unable to work.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

In the early twentieth century, Watson shifted the content of psychology to

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A)   the science of conscious experience.
B)   observable behavior and mental events.
C)   examination of one's inner beliefs.
D)   learning and motivation.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

"Disability" refers to an individual who has a loss of physical functioning or difficulty in learning and social adjustment.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 7

Your text describes three labeling approaches that can be used to describe the nature and extent of differences. Briefly describe one of the three approaches and provide an example.

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The three approaches described in the te...

Question 8

Which of the following statements is accurate?

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A)   Labels affect individuals in a similar manner.
B)   Labels attempt to describe, identify, and distinguish individuals who differ from the norm.
C)   Labels tend to be stable across cultures.
D)   Labels are given only to people who differ significantly from the average.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

A recent N.O.D/Harris poll found that there were no differences in the employment rate of people with disabilities and those who were not disabled.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 10

The definition of disability in the Americans with Disabilities Act requires that the person

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A)   have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity.
B)   must be in need of special education and related services.
C)   has never been discriminated against in the past.
D)   All of the answers are correct.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

What was the role of families in bringing about social change for people with disabilities?

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They initiated much of the social change through the formation of advocacy organizations.

Question 12

The intent of a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability is to

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A)   provide an advantage over people who are not disabled given years of discrimination.
B)   provide that every person with a disability who wants a job can get one.
C)   require employers to hire at least one person with a disability for every ten positions that come open.
D)   provide an opportunity to achieve the same level of performance and enjoy benefits equal to an average, similarly situated person without a disability.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

In 1999, the Supreme Court ruling in L.C. & E.W. v. Olmstead held that it was a violation of ADA to discriminate against persons with disabilities by providing

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A)   only community services when people could be served in institutions.
B)   only institutional services when people could be served through community-based services.
C)   both institutional and community services.
D)   None of the answers are correct.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Which of the following had the most significant impact on the evolution of education for students with disabilities during the 1940s and 1950s?

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A)   Parents organizing and increasing professional interest
B)   Legislation
C)   School administration support
D)   Increasing population of people with disabilitiesE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

"Typical" as defined by the cultural perspective is determined by

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A)   values that are established within a given society.
B)   a set of universal standards that can be applied from culture to culture.
C)   by observing large number of individuals whose characteristics occur most frequently at a given age.
D)   the range of abnormal behaviors that are present in a society.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 16

In one of the first attempts to personalize care for individuals with disabilities, Jean Marc Itard came to believe that

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A)   genetics was the primary factor in learning and that a person's behavior was not influenced by the environment.
B)   behavior modification changed the way a person acted.
C)   good physical conditioning would change behavior.
D)   proper environment and physiological stimulation can change behavior.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

How are barrier-free facilities created?

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A)   By requiring that buildings and public transportation incorporate barrier-free designs
B)   By boycotting businesses that refuse to implement barrier-free design
C)   By providing ground-floor bathrooms in all public buildings
D)   By providing "handicapped parking" for all public buildingsE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Recreational programs assist individuals in creating more satisfying lifestyles.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The best way to describe human differences is the cultural approach.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Rosenhan's investigation demonstrated that the environment in which observations are made will bias the perception of what is

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A)   the correct label.
B)   the correct diagnosis.
C)   wrong.
D)   normal.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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The fundamental purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act is to guarantee that every person with a disability gets a job.

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A fundamental purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act is to

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In the early twentieth century, Watson shifted the content of psychology to

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"Disability" refers to an individual who has a loss of physical functioning or difficulty in learning and social adjustment.

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What was the role of families in bringing about social change for people with disabilities?

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In 1999, the Supreme Court ruling in L.C. & E.W. v. Olmstead held that it was a violation of ADA to discriminate against persons with disabilities by providing

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