Question 1

Orientation and mobility skills

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A)  develop naturally in people who are blind-surprisingly little instruction is needed to learn them as long as one is highly motivated.
B)  are largely dependent on motivation and proper O & M instruction.
C)  are highly correlated with level of visual acuity,the greater the loss of acuity,the better one's O & M skills.
D)  are highly correlated with level of visual acuity,the greater the loss of acuity,worse are one's O & M skills.

Question 2

Describe stereotypic behaviors and explain why some professionals think a goal should be elimination of such behaviors while others think they should not be interfered with.

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Stereotypic behaviors are repetitive mov...

Question 3

The ability to integrate the relative position of various points in the spatial environment in order to navigate it more efficiently is called

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A)  cognitive mapping.
B)  memory mapping.
C)  cognitive sequencing.
D)  memory sequencing.

Question 4

People who are blind have an extra sense that enables them to detect obstacles.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

All the following are TRUE about retinopathy of prematurity ROP) EXCEPT

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A)  It involves abnormal growth of blood vessels in the eye.
B)  It can lead to a detached retina.
C)  It can be prevented if the newborn is provided high amounts of oxygen.
D)  It can result from premature birth.

Question 6

Approximately what percentage of children with blindness currently uses braille as a primary reading method?

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A)  9%
B)  34%
C)  62%
D)  84%

Question 7

Repetitive movements such as rocking,rubbing the eyes,and grimacing displayed by some people who are blind are known as

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A)  blindisms.
B)  redundant behavior.
C)  stereotypic behavior.
D)  perseverations.

Question 8

For educational purposes,individuals who are blind

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A)  are able to use a magnifying device.
B)  can still read print if it is large enough.
C)  have absolutely no sight.
D)  must use braille or aural methods.

Question 9

The educational definition of "legally blind"

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A)  refers to a person who has visual acuity of 20/200 or less.
B)  stresses the method of reading instruction.
C)  refers to a person with 20/20 vision.
D)  refers to a person who has 20/70 vision.

Question 10

The Perkins Brailler

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A)  has 6 keys.
B)  has 12 keys.
C)  has 24 keys.
D)  has 36 keys.

Question 11

Authorities recommend the use of guide dogs as the most efficient mobility aid for most persons who are blind.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Describe two behavioral,two appearance,and two physical signs that might indicate a student has a vision problem.

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Behavior: rubs eyes excessively,shuts or...

Question 13

Social adjustment problems for children with visual impairment are most likely the result of

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A)  inherent personality problems.
B)  society's reaction to people who are blind.
C)  stereotypic behaviors.
D)  blindisms which cannot be controlled. B

Question 14

Which mobility aid is most often recommended by professionals?

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A)  the long cane
B)  a guide dog
C)  tactile maps
D)  human guides

Question 15

Echolocation

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A)  can be accomplished by clicking one's tongue.
B)  is one of the few skills obtainable by people who are blind but not those who are sighted.
C)  demonstrates that blindness results in an inherent,automatic ability to use the sense of hearing better than the sighted can.
D)  demonstrates that humans are able to hear much higher frequencies with practice.

Question 16

A common criticism of legal definitions of blindness is that visual acuity

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A)  is difficult to measure objectively.
B)  doesn't predict how well people use their remaining sight.
C)  is defined in different ways by different professionals.
D)  doesn't provide information about the cause of blindness. B

Question 17

Write a case description of a student who is defined as legally blind but has low vision from an educational perspective.

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Cases will vary but will reflect knowled...

Question 18

In Video Example 15.1,comic Tommy Edison lists several advantages to being blind;all of the following are on his list EXCEPT

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A)  He can get a handicapped parking sticker.
B)  Every woman he's been with was a "10."
C)  He's able to judge people by the tone of their voice.
D)  He never has to watch somebody age.

Question 19

Explain why there is a common misconception that people who are blind develop an "extra sense."

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Some persons who are blind have the abil...

Question 20

An important difference between individuals with and without sight is that

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A)  those without sight become highly adept at learning things incidentally.
B)  those without sight need to take much more initiative to learn what they can from their environment
C)  those with sight are more internally motivated.
D)  those with sight are more susceptible to optical illusions. B

Exam 12: Learners With Blindness or Low Vision

Orientation and mobility skills

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Describe stereotypic behaviors and explain why some professionals think a goal should be elimination of such behaviors while others think they should not be interfered with.

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The ability to integrate the relative position of various points in the spatial environment in order to navigate it more efficiently is called

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People who are blind have an extra sense that enables them to detect obstacles.

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All the following are TRUE about retinopathy of prematurity ROP) EXCEPT

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Approximately what percentage of children with blindness currently uses braille as a primary reading method?

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Repetitive movements such as rocking,rubbing the eyes,and grimacing displayed by some people who are blind are known as

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For educational purposes,individuals who are blind

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The educational definition of "legally blind"

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The Perkins Brailler

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Authorities recommend the use of guide dogs as the most efficient mobility aid for most persons who are blind.

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Describe two behavioral,two appearance,and two physical signs that might indicate a student has a vision problem.

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Social adjustment problems for children with visual impairment are most likely the result of

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Which mobility aid is most often recommended by professionals?

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Echolocation

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A common criticism of legal definitions of blindness is that visual acuity

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Write a case description of a student who is defined as legally blind but has low vision from an educational perspective.

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In Video Example 15.1,comic Tommy Edison lists several advantages to being blind;all of the following are on his list EXCEPT

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Explain why there is a common misconception that people who are blind develop an "extra sense."

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An important difference between individuals with and without sight is that

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