Preview Questions School Psychologist | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: In academic support planning, how should the school psychologist incorporate data from standardized assessments like the WISC-V?

Which action should you take?

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By comparing the scores of all students in the class to determine an average level of need.

By using it exclusively for diagnosing a learning disability without considering additional factors.

By using it to replace ongoing progress monitoring in the classroom.

By using it to inform the development of specific, individualized academic interventions.

Question 2: During a functional behavior assessment, which is the first step in conducting a behavioral observation?

Which action should you take?

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Identifying and defining the target behavior

Collecting baseline data of behavior

Selecting appropriate reinforcement strategies

Determining the frequency of the behavior

Question 3: How do you use data from behavioral observations to modify or refine intervention strategies for a student who is not responding to the initial plan?

Which action should you take?

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By ignoring the data and continuing the intervention without changes

By stopping the intervention entirely and starting a new one without evaluating the current data

By analyzing trends in the data, consulting with other professionals, and making data-driven adjustments to the plan

By making arbitrary changes without reviewing the data

Question 4: How do you ensure ethical considerations when conducting behavioral observations in sensitive situations, such as observing a student with trauma or abuse history?

Which action should you take?

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By focusing solely on the student's academic behavior and avoiding emotional responses

By assuming the student's trauma history does not affect their behavior during observations

By obtaining informed consent, ensuring confidentiality, and maintaining professional boundaries during the observation

By observing without informing the student or their guardians to avoid bias

Question 5: When performing a behavioral observation of a student's social interactions in a classroom, which behavior would be most important to track?

Which action should you take?

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The frequency and quality of the student's verbal and non-verbal interactions with peers.

The student's level of physical activity during the observation.

The student's academic performance during peer group activities.

The student's ability to maintain eye contact with the teacher.

Question 6: How can behavior observations be used to identify possible triggers for a student's disruptive behaviors?

Which action should you take?

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By observing the behavior at random intervals

By analyzing the antecedents and consequences of the behavior

By documenting when the behavior occurs relative to classroom activities

By recording the frequency and duration of the behavior