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Child Psychology Exam Prep

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Jamal Glover is a bright and inquisitive 6-year-old in first grade who, according to his mother, is already reading at a third-grade level. His mother has been trying for some time to get him placed in his school district’s Gifted and Talented program, with no success. Jamal is now beginning to display disruptive behavior in school, which his mother blames on his being bored. If she were to file a complaint against the school district, what might be a valid argument supporting her case?
  1. Low achieving students are being given higher priority than gifted students for Individualized Education Programs (IEP) placement.
  2. There are not enough Gifted and Talented program slots available to accommodate everyone applying.
  3. Jamal might possibly have been given higher priority with test results and a recommendation coming from a private psychologist, but Mrs. Glover can’t afford one.
  4. All of the above.
Explanation
Answer: D - Any or all of the above statements could be a factor in why Mrs. Glover failed to get her gifted son accepted for IEP services. Today, however, many school districts are starting to recognize that not only is it important to give underachieving students the necessary help to achieve their potential; very bright students might benefit from special services as well.
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