Question 1

As a result of improper muscle functioning, Zelda's eyes are misaligned. This description suggests which one of the following conditions?

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A)  strabismus
B)  coloboma
C)  retinitis pigmentosa
D)  nystagmusE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

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

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Behavior: rubs eyes excessively, shuts o...

Question 3

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 4

Most authorities believe that lack of vision significantly alters the ability to understand and use language.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Clara has good vision for assignments written on the blackboard, but she has difficulty with the print in her textbook. She may have a refraction problem known as

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A)  myopia.
B)  hyperopia.
C)  astigmatism.
D)  glaucoma.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C) B

Question 6

The major disadvantage of large-print books is that they

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A)  are not available in libraries.
B)  take up a great deal of storage space.
C)  encourage students to be dependent on them.
D)  take much longer to read.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Compare the language development of children who are blind or have low vision to that of children with sight and describe a problem associated with measuring intelligence in students who are blind.

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Lack of vision does not seem to have a s...

Question 8

The transparent gelatinous substance in the eye is known as the

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A)  aqueous humor.
B)  cornea.
C)  vitreous humor.
D)  retina.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Blindness occurs most often in

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A)  adulthood.
B)  adolescence.
C)  early childhood.
D)  preadolescence.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) A

Question 10

The lower achievement scores of students who are blind or who have low vision is most likely due to

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A)  their visual problem itself.
B)  their listening skills.
C)  emphasis on using braille forms of achievement tests.
D)  lack of exposure to braille or low expectations.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

The structure in the eye which refines and changes the focus of the light rays is the

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A)  lens.
B)  pupil.
C)  vitreous humor.
D)  retina.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

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.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Even though he has visual acuity of 20/20, Jeff is considered legally blind. This is possible if he has severely restricted

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A)  angular vision.
B)  peripheral vision.
C)  partial vision.
D)  low vision.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

The educational definition of blindness and low vision stresses

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A)  the method of reading instruction.
B)  using visual acuity as a predictor of how people will function.
C)  the method of vision assessment.
D)  using whatever remaining sight a person has.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 15

An advantage of using guide dogs is that

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A)  they require extensive training.
B)  they walk fast.
C)  they detect obstacles sooner than a cane.
D)  the dog leads so the person who is blind does not have to remember as many locations.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Impediments to independent living and feeling comfortable in society for people who are blind or who have low vision include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  paternalistic attitudes.
B)  tendency to make superheroes out of people with disabilities for their accomplishments.
C)  difficulty with incidental learning.
D)  cognitive deficits.E) None of the above
F) C) and D) D

Question 17

Describe two reasons why many adolescents and young adults with visual impairments might have problems becoming independent.

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Many don't receive necessary training in...

Question 18

A skill used by people who are blind to aid them in acquiring mobility is

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A)  sequential mapping.
B)  spatial ability.
C)  Doppler effect.
D)  tactual perception.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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

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

Exam 12: Learners With Blindness or Low Vision

As a result of improper muscle functioning, Zelda's eyes are misaligned. This description suggests which one of the following conditions?

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

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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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Most authorities believe that lack of vision significantly alters the ability to understand and use language.

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Clara has good vision for assignments written on the blackboard, but she has difficulty with the print in her textbook. She may have a refraction problem known as

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The major disadvantage of large-print books is that they

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Compare the language development of children who are blind or have low vision to that of children with sight and describe a problem associated with measuring intelligence in students who are blind.

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The transparent gelatinous substance in the eye is known as the

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Blindness occurs most often in

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The lower achievement scores of students who are blind or who have low vision is most likely due to

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The structure in the eye which refines and changes the focus of the light rays is the

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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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Even though he has visual acuity of 20/20, Jeff is considered legally blind. This is possible if he has severely restricted

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The educational definition of blindness and low vision stresses

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An advantage of using guide dogs is that

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Impediments to independent living and feeling comfortable in society for people who are blind or who have low vision include all of the following EXCEPT

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Describe two reasons why many adolescents and young adults with visual impairments might have problems becoming independent.

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A skill used by people who are blind to aid them in acquiring mobility is

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

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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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