WEST-E Special Education Practice Test

In which settings must EBD behaviors be exhibited to qualify as problematic?

1. Only at Home

2. At Least Two Different Settings

3. Only in School

4. Only During Specific Events

The correct answer is: At Least Two Different Settings

To qualify as problematic, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD) must be exhibited in at least two different settings. This criterion is significant because it indicates that the behaviors are not merely situational or isolated to one environment, such as home or school. When behaviors occur across multiple contexts, it suggests a broader issue that impacts the individual’s functioning and social interactions in various aspects of life. This requirement aligns with the diagnostic standards used in special education, which emphasize the need for a consistent pattern of behavior that adversely affects a student’s educational performance. In contrast, indicating that behaviors are problematic only at home, only in school, or during specific events does not account for the full scope of the individual’s challenges and would limit the recognition and understanding of the disorder.