In 1997, IDEA Was Reauthorized and Amended

question 8

Multiple Choice

In 1997, IDEA was reauthorized and amended. Key changes in the law included the addition of a general education focus. What are the implications of this change?

• A) Students with disabilities participate in the general education curriculum, and special education students spend all of their school time attending general classes.
• B) Special education students spend all of their school time attending general classes, and special educators are no longer needed.
• C) General education teachers are now the teachers of all children, and special educators are no longer needed.
• D) General education teachers are now the teachers of all children, and students with disabilities participate in the general education curriculum.

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Definitions:

Punish

The process of applying an aversive consequence to reduce the likelihood of a behavior occurring in the future.

Act Out

To behave badly or inappropriately, often in response to emotional stress or frustration.

Positive Punishment

The use of a physically or psychologically painful event as the punishment.

Spanking

A form of punishment that involves striking the buttocks, typically with the hand, as a disciplinary measure.