SHS 170 Module 3 Exam

The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is primarily used by:;;linguists and speech scientists.

True or False? The majority of single-word standardized tests used in speech sound assessment require individuals to look at and then state the name of a picture, which the SLP transcribes for later comparison.;;True

Which subgroup of speech sound disorders involves inconsistent and unpredictable errors?;;Inconsistent phonological disorder

In the study of speech development, phonemes represent:;;changes in meaning.

Which classification system includes apraxia, dysarthria, and not otherwise specified categories?;;Shriberg et al.'s system

True or False? Phonological delay involves speech errors that are consistent, systematic, and often observed across various languages, such as fronting and stopping.;;True

What is the primary goal of a speech sound assessment?;;To diagnose speech sound disorders

What is the primary focus of linguistic approaches to intervention for speech sound disorders?;;Improving phonological knowledge and sound contrasts

How is speech intelligibility typically assessed in individuals with speech sound disorders (SSDs)?;;Using a qualitative rating scale such as the Intelligibility in Context Scale (ICS)

What is a characteristic of a moderate speech sound disorder?;;Impacting social, cognitive, and academic development

True or False? Sensory and perceptual assessment in AAC is not necessary for individuals with severe communication and intellectual impairments.;;False

True or False? Research indicates that persons with severe communication impairment tend to perform better with grid layouts than with visual scene display layouts.;;False

Who among the following is not listed as a potential beneficiary of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)?;;Individuals with mild speech difficulties

Which intervention was recommended for Timothy to enhance his communication abilities?;;Speech-generating device (SGD) intervention

Which display option provides greater personalization and communicative context for organizing messages in SGDs?;;Visual scene display (VSD)

What is emphasized as vital for the success of AAC intervention?;;Matching the capabilities of the AAC user to a specific AAC system

True or False? The primary goal of motor assessment in AAC is to determine an access method that allows accurate message selection with minimal effort.;;True

What is the primary limitation of scanning as an access technique in AAC?;;Substantially reduced rate of communication

True or False? High-end SGDs primarily use speech-to-text synthesis to convert input from touch screens into speech waveforms.;;False

How are messages organized in many currently available SGDs to facilitate easy retrieval by AAC users?;;Via a combination of taxonomic grid and visual scene display layout

What approach is used to assess pragmatic language development in young children between 18 and 47 months of age?;;Criterion-referenced assessment

Which tier of words includes sophisticated words used to express concepts that children already understand and are likely to be used frequently in written and oral language?;;Tier 2

What percentage of school-age children are diagnosed with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)?;;7%

True or False? Clinician-centered approaches to early language intervention involve providing more structure and usually have the goal of teaching certain forms, functions, or pragmatic skills.;;True

What percentage of grammatically correct sentences is typically expected from 3-year-old children?;;70%

What is a characteristic language difficulty observed in the child during the pragmatics interaction?;;Difficulty with expressive language use

Which of the following sentence forms is most likely to be challenging for preschoolers with language disorders?;;"She's going to build a bird cage right now."

What does "form" in language encompass?;;The structure of language, including syntax and morphology

According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), what defines a language disorder?;;Persistent difficulty in the acquisition and use of language

True or False? The Language Use Inventory for Young Children (LUI) is a norm-referenced test that assesses pragmatic language development for school-age children between the ages of 5 and 12 years.;;False

How do individuals with RHD typically interpret figurative language?;;They interpret it in concrete terms and struggle with the intended meaning.

What is a key characteristic of the interaction in Promoting Aphasic Communicative Effectiveness (PACE) therapy?;;Equal participation and exchanging new information

A defect in an artery wall is a(n):;;aneurysm.

How do slow-growing brain tumors typically affect the brain?;;They produce dizziness and headache.

True or False? Individuals with RHD may exhibit sensory neglect, which involves reduced responsiveness to information presented from the right side.;;False

True or False? Concussions during sports activities may lead to chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a progressive degenerative disease that affects brain function over time.;;True

What is the initial goal of aphasia treatment?;;Providing a reliable communication system

What characterizes global aphasia?;;Poor auditory comprehension

What is a common informal task used by SLPs to evaluate language skills?;;Conversation and naming items

Which area of the brain is typically associated with Broca's aphasia?;;Frontal lobe