MrEdwards Is a Single Dad Whose Son Has Recently Been

question 19

Multiple Choice

Mr.Edwards is a single dad whose son has recently been diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome.He will begin kindergarten in the fall.Mr.Edwards knows that by law his son in entitled to specialized instruction,related services,and supplemental aids and services.Mr.Edwards and his son are guaranteed these rights by which provisions of IDEA?

• A)Least Restrictive Environment
• B)Zero Reject
• C)Nondiscriminatory Evaluation
• D)Free and Appropriate Education

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

The theory that we act to reduce the discomfort (dissonance) we feel when two of our thoughts (cognitions) are inconsistent. For example, when our awareness of our attitudes and of our actions clash, we can reduce the resulting dissonance by changing our attitudes.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Situational Attribution

The process of assigning the cause of behavior to environmental factors rather than to internal traits or motivations.

Role-Playing

A method or scenario in which individuals assume roles and act them out in a simulated context, often used in training, therapy, or educational settings.