Working Memory/Executive Function Review

Question 1

A student with illegible handwriting often receives a scribe during testing. The scribe is NOT allowed to

Accepted Answer

Alter student responses

Question 2

TRUE OR FALSE: Students cannot receive extended time for an SAT or PSAT exam.

Accepted Answer

FALSE

Question 3

Which of the following literary devices was mentioned in the TED talk in relation to working memory

Accepted Answer

Imagery

Question 4

Testing accommodations do not apply to classroom exams.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

In the TED talk video, Doolittle defines working memory as

Accepted Answer

part of our conscious that we are aware of at any given time

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a component of cognitive flexibility?

Accepted Answer

Listening to other's ideas keeping one's but keeping one's perspective

Question 7

According to the executive function video, inhibitory control is classified is the ability to

Accepted Answer

Regulate our emotions and control our behavior

Question 8

Students who do not have IEPs must have which document in order to receive testing accommodations?

Accepted Answer

504

Question 9

According to Doolittle, what is the central issue with working memory?

Accepted Answer

It's limited in capacity, duration, and focus

Question 10

Notes on a student's academic performance and social interactions should be used to provide accommodations.

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT an example of information that should go under the PLOPS section of an IEP

Accepted Answer

Annual Goals

Question 12

TRUE or FALSE: Decision-making is considered a form of cognitive flexibility.

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Question 13

Which of the following school staff plays a role in setting annual goals for an IEP?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 14

How many basic components are incorporated into working memory?

Accepted Answer

4

Question 15

Executive function are mental processes that allow us to

Accepted Answer

Focus attention, remember instructions, and juggling tasks

Question 16

The concept of working memory involves

Accepted Answer

Staying focused on the task at hand

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