Which of the Following Statements About Parent Involvement and Special

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about parent involvement and special education is true?

• A)Parent involvement is an essential element of special education.
• B)Parent involvement is generally discouraged by special educators.
• C)Parents spend an exorbitant amount of time communicating with special educators.
• D)Parents generally perceive special educators as experts and are hesitant to become involved in educational decisions.

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Definitions:

Self-reliant Children

Children who have developed the ability to depend on their own skills and resources for solving problems and meeting needs.

Self-control

The capacity to control one's feelings, ideas, and actions when confronted with urges and impulses.

Authoritative

Pertaining to a source of information or control that is recognized for its reliability and accuracy.

Self-controlled

The skill of managing one's emotional, cognitive, and behavioral responses amidst temptations and impulses.