A school psychologist is asked to evaluate a student for special education services. The student's parents have provided an outside evaluation from a private psychologist. According to ethical guidelines, the school psychologist should:
Foundations Of School Psychological Service Delivery
Question · Medium
Which of the following is a key component of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework?
Direct And Indirect Services Systems Level
Question · Easy
Introduction: About the Praxis 5403 Exam
About the Praxis School Psychologist (5403) Exam
Study guide
A teacher asks a school psychologist for help with a student who is constantly disruptive in class. The school psychologist decides to use a behavioral consultation model. What is the first step in this process?
Professional Practices
Which of the following is the best example of a formative assessment?
A student is referred for an evaluation due to concerns about their reading skills. The school psychologist administers a standardized reading test and finds that the student's score is in the 10th percentile. What does this mean?
According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), an Individualized Education Program (IEP) must be reviewed at least how often?
Chapter 1: Data-Based Decision Making & Assessment Frameworks
1.1 Problem-Solving Models & Problem Identification
A school psychologist is working with a student who has been diagnosed with anxiety. The psychologist teaches the student a technique to help them relax by tensing and then releasing different muscle groups. This technique is known as:
Direct And Indirect Services Student Level
A school is developing a crisis response plan. What is the most important first step?
A school psychologist is working with a high school student who is struggling with depression. The student confides in the psychologist that they have been having suicidal thoughts. The psychologist's first responsibility is to:
Question · Hard
Which of the following is NOT a right guaranteed to parents under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)?
1.2 Curriculum-Based Measurement & Progress Monitoring
A school psychologist is conducting a functional behavioral assessment (FBA). What is the primary purpose of an FBA?
A school psychologist is working with a student from a culturally and linguistically diverse background. It is important for the psychologist to:
A teacher is concerned that a student may have a specific learning disability in writing. Which of the following would be the most appropriate assessment to use to evaluate the student's writing skills?
A school is implementing a school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports (SWPBIS) program. Which of the following is a key feature of SWPBIS?
1.3 Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Decision Rules
A school psychologist is consulting with a teacher about a student who is struggling with math. The teacher has tried several different interventions, but the student is not making progress. The school psychologist suggests that the teacher try a new intervention and collect data to see if it is effective. This is an example of:
Which of the following is a potential side effect of stimulant medication used to treat ADHD?
A school psychologist is working with a student who is exhibiting signs of anxiety. The psychologist asks the student to rate their anxiety on a scale of 1 to 10 at different times throughout the day. This is an example of:
A school psychologist is working with a student who has difficulty making friends. The psychologist decides to start a social skills group to help the student and other students who are struggling with social skills. This is an example of:
1.4 Background Information, Records Review & Screening
Which of the following is the best example of a reliable assessment?
A school psychologist is working with a student who has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The psychologist recommends that the student receive applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy. Which of the following is a key component of ABA?
A school psychologist wants to investigate the effectiveness of a new reading intervention. The psychologist randomly assigns students to either a treatment group that receives the new intervention or a control group that receives the standard reading curriculum. The psychologist then compares the reading scores of the two groups. This is an example of:
A school psychologist is working with a student who is having difficulty with reading comprehension. The psychologist teaches the student a strategy in which they summarize each paragraph as they read. This is an example of:
1.5 Ecological, Performance-Based & Technology-Supported Assessment
A school psychologist is working with a student who has been identified as having a specific learning disability in math. The student has difficulty with basic math facts. Which of the following would be the most appropriate intervention?
A school psychologist is a member of a school's crisis response team. A student has just died, and the team is meeting to plan the school's response. Which of the following is the most important role for the school psychologist in this situation?
A school psychologist is working with a student who has been diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). The student is frequently defiant and argues with adults. Which of the following would be the most effective intervention?
A school psychologist is working with a teacher who is having difficulty managing a student's behavior. The school psychologist and the teacher work together to develop a behavior intervention plan (BIP). Who is primarily responsible for implementing the BIP?
Chapter 2: Psychoeducational Assessment & Psychometrics
2.1 Measurement Theory, Reliability, & Validity
A school psychologist is working with a student who is struggling with anxiety. The psychologist teaches the student a technique in which they focus on their breath and notice their thoughts and feelings without judging them. This is an example of:
A school psychologist is working with a student who has a history of trauma. It is important for the psychologist to:
A school psychologist is working with a student who is struggling with executive functioning skills. The student has difficulty with planning, organizing, and managing their time. Which of the following would be the most appropriate intervention?
A school psychologist is working with a student who is new to the country and is learning English. The psychologist is concerned that the student's difficulties in school may be due to a language difference rather than a disability. This is known as the:
2.2 Standardized Score Interpretations & Distributions
A school psychologist is asked to consult with a teacher about a student who is exhibiting challenging behaviors. The teacher is feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. The school psychologist's first step should be to:
A school psychologist is using curriculum-based measurement (CBM) to monitor a student's progress in reading. The psychologist administers a reading probe to the student each week and graphs the results. The student's scores are consistently below the goal line. What should the psychologist do?
A school psychologist is working with a student who is having difficulty with social problem-solving. The psychologist teaches the student a four-step process for solving social problems: 1) define the problem, 2) brainstorm solutions, 3) evaluate the solutions, and 4) choose a solution and try it. This is an example of:
A school psychologist is working with a student who has been diagnosed with an eating disorder. The psychologist's primary role is to:
2.3 Cognitive Theories & Processing Assessment
A school psychologist is a member of a school's threat assessment team. The team is responsible for:
A school psychologist is working with a student who has difficulty with reading fluency. The student reads slowly and makes many mistakes. Which of the following would be the most appropriate intervention?
A school psychologist is working with a student who has been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The student has obsessions about germs and compulsions to wash their hands repeatedly. Which of the following would be the most effective intervention?
A school psychologist is working with a student who is struggling in school. The psychologist suspects that the student's difficulties may be due to a vision problem. The psychologist should:
2.4 Achievement & Diagnostic Processing Assessment
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