Question

6. Enhancing the capabilities of an individual requires what?

Focusing on fixing what is not going well in the persons life.


Changing negative thoughts and encouraging the individual to serve others.


Nurturing the natural abilities of the person.


Increasing the level of risk a person takes in their daily life.


7. What is an impact of increasing life experiences on the ability to make choices?


The person could become confused by learning too much information.T


he person will be able to make choices more wisely.


The cost of supporting the person will probably increase.T


he person will experience more risk.


8. Mary has very good verbal communication skills. You are assisting her with choosing items to go on her grocery list. Which would be the most appropriate choice offering technique?


Visual representation of the options.


Closed verbal questioning with visual representation of the options.


Open ended verbal questioning.


Actual items presented for choice-making.


9. When should you use a graphic organizer to visualize solutions?


When it is difficult for a person to conceptualize all the possible solutions.


You should always use a graphic organizer when you are working with a person with IDD.


When a problem has three or more possible solutions.


When there are more consequences than solutions in the problem.


10. Which of the following statements is true of capacity?


Capacity may change over time based on the person's experience, age or health status.


A person will demonstrate the same capacity in all types of decisions, big and small.


The person is able to understand the decision-making process, but not the risks or consequences involved.


Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities do not possess capacity.

Answer 1

Answer 6: The correct answer is: Option C. Nurturing the natural abilities of the person.

Answer 7:The correct answer is Option B. The person will be able to make choices more wisely.

Answer 8:The most appropriate choice offering technique in this scenario would be Option A. Visual representation of the options.

Answer 9:The correct answer is Option A. When it is difficult for a person to conceptualize all the possible solutions.

Answer 10: The correct statement regarding capacity is: Option A. Capacity may change over time based on the person's experience, age, or health status.