Question

Which of the following is not one of the five characteristics of ED under IDEA?

A) Inability to learn
B) Inability to maintain relationships
C) Inability to make friends
D) Inappropriate behavior

Answer 1

The five characteristics of ED (Emotional Disturbance) under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) are inability to learn, inability to maintain relationships, inability to make friends, inappropriate behavior, and physical symptoms.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is D) Inappropriate behavior. The five characteristics of ED (Emotional Disturbance) under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) include:

1. Inability to learn: Refers to a student's difficulty in acquiring and retaining new knowledge or skills.
2. Inability to maintain relationships: Refers to a student's challenges in forming and maintaining positive relationships with peers and adults.
3. Inability to make friends: Refers to a student's difficulty in establishing and maintaining social connections and friendships.
4. Inappropriate behavior: Refers to a student's persistent pattern of behaviors that deviate from expected social norms or violate rules.
5. Physical symptoms: Refers to physical symptoms or complaints that are unrelated to any known medical conditions and interfere with the student's educational performance.