Praxis II Special Ed

Category - Learners

Third grader Annie frequently makes nonsense sounds during class. She may giggle, squeal, or even utter profanities. The purpose of this behavior is which of the following?
  1. Attention-seeking
  2. Boredom
  3. Seeking to irritate the teacher
  4. No purpose
Explanation
Answer: D-In most cases, these verbal tics are involuntary and occur in conjunction with a disorder, such as Tourette syndrome. The child usually has little if any control over the condition and may feel embarrassment.
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