Preview Questions School Psychologist | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the primary purpose of using a Response to Intervention (RTI) model in academic support?

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To promote inclusive teaching strategies

To identify students with academic potential

To provide early identification and support for students at risk

To assess whether students need special education services

Question 2: How do you determine the appropriate intensity and duration of an intervention for a student with severe learning difficulties?

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By making decisions based on intuition rather than data collection

By using standard duration for all interventions without considering individual progress

By using data-driven decision-making, monitoring progress regularly, and adjusting interventions based on student response

By providing short-term interventions and reassessing later without ongoing data collection

Question 3: What is the importance of the test-retest reliability in psychological assessments for school children?

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It ensures that the child's emotional state at the time of testing does not affect the results.

It ensures that the assessment will not be influenced by external factors, like peer pressure.

It ensures that the results reflect the child's potential in an academic setting.

It ensures that the assessment will produce consistent results when administered at different times.

Question 4: In a group therapy setting, what is the most important aspect to focus on when facilitating a discussion among students?

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Ensuring that all students stay quiet and listen to the therapist without offering their input.

Encouraging respect, active listening, and equal participation among all members of the group.

Focusing exclusively on academic concerns to maintain structure in the group.

Ensuring that one student's perspective is prioritized over others.

Question 5: How do you address academic challenges for a student with a learning disability and a history of emotional trauma?

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By focusing solely on cognitive strategies without considering emotional needs

By assuming emotional trauma will not affect learning and focusing only on academic performance

By integrating academic interventions with trauma-informed practices, considering both the cognitive and emotional factors

By using generic academic strategies without considering the emotional impact of trauma

Question 6: What is the key purpose of a functional behavioral assessment (FBA) in school psychology?

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To identify the cause of problematic behaviors and develop intervention strategies

To assess the overall academic abilities of a student

To measure a child's cognitive intelligence

To diagnose mental health conditions like depression