One of the Major Advantages of the Response to Intervention

question 35

Multiple Choice

One of the major advantages of the response to intervention method of identifying learning disabilities is that

• A)it is easy to implement.
• B)it is not subject to the same "wait-to fail" criticism.
• C)it ensures that a student's low achievement is not simply due to ineffective instruction.
• D)A great deal of research has been done to show how best to implement RTI.

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Definitions:

Learned Helplessness

A state of feeling completely unable to influence one's own life, generally because of a distressing event or ongoing unsuccessful endeavors.

Internal Locus

The belief that one's actions are guided by personal decisions and efforts rather than external forces.

Locus of Control

A psychological concept that refers to how strongly people believe they have control over the situations and experiences that affect their lives.

Problem-Focused Coping

Problem-focused coping involves directly addressing a problem causing stress in order to reduce or eliminate it.