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Chapter 9: Assessment of Academic Achievement 1. What are the major differences between the Behavioral Approach and the Ecological Approach in assessments and interventions for students with emotional disturbance? 2. Name at least five possible characteristics of students with behavioral or  emotional disorders. Why is it important that these characteristics exist for a long period of time and to a marked degree before labeling students as emotionally disturbed? 3. Describe sources of information that would help an assessment team determine whether a student has an emotional or behavioral disorder. 4. Describe an appropriate data collection system for students with behavioral problems. List several considerations in setting up the system. 5. Give three examples of how learning environments can support students with emotional or behavioral disorders.