Question 1

Kimron is in high school but still struggles with writing.His handwriting is awful,as well as his spelling and grammar.He knows what he wants to say in his head,but he just can't express that in writing.What could be going on with Kimron?

Accepted Answer

Dysgraphia is a learning disability that affects writing skills, including handwriting, spelling, and the ability to organize thoughts in written form. Kimron's struggles with handwriting, spelling, and expressing his thoughts in writing suggest that he may have dysgraphia.

Question 2

Ella is helping her 12-year-old son with his math homework.She notices that he is having difficulty with simple mathematical calculations,and cannot seem to recall math symbols.If Ella were to have her son tested for a specific learning disorder,which of the following might the tests indicate?

Accepted Answer

The symptoms described suggest a potential diagnosis of dyscalculia, which is a specific learning disorder that affects mathematical abilities. Dyscalculia can include difficulty with basic calculations, recalling math symbols, and difficulty applying math concepts. Options A, B, and C are all specific learning disorders, but the symptoms described do not fit those disorders as well as dyscalculia.

Question 3

What is true about a reading disorder?

Accepted Answer

A reading disorder, often referred to as dyslexia, is a common type of learning disorder. Dysgraphia, on the other hand, is related to writing difficulties.

Question 4

The clear majority of learning that occurs in complex organisms is ___ learning.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The clear majority of learning that occurs...

Question 5

Which of the following individuals has a reading disorder?

Accepted Answer

Artie, who struggles with recognizing individual letters and words, is showing symptoms of a reading disorder, such as dyslexia. Option A describes a writing disorder, Option B describes a language disorder or learning disability, and Option C describes a math disorder.

Question 6

Sensitization is the result of a/an ___ in response whereas habituation is the result of a ___in response.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sensitization is the result of a/an ___...

Question 7

Match the appropriate words in the left column to the definitions in the right column.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the appropriate words in the left...

Question 8

Neuroimaging studies have revealed that as compared to children without the disability,children with dyslexia have reduced blood flow in the

Accepted Answer

Neuroimaging studies have shown that children with dyslexia often have reduced blood flow in the left parietotemporal cortex, a region of the brain associated with the processing of language, which can contribute to difficulties in reading and language comprehension.

Question 9

The difference between dyslexia and dysgraphia is that dyslexia ___ while dysgraphia ___.

Accepted Answer

Dyslexia primarily involves difficulties with reading and processing language, while dysgraphia primarily involves difficulties with writing and fine motor skills. The other answer choices are either incorrect or incomplete.

Question 10

Which of the following statements best expresses the relationship between specific learning disorders and intellectual developmental disorders?

Accepted Answer

Specific learning disorders and intellectual developmental disorders are separate and distinct categories of disorders recognized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Specific learning disorders involve difficulties in acquiring and using academic skills, while intellectual developmental disorders involve deficits in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior. While there may be overlap in symptoms or co-occurrence of these disorders in some individuals, they are not interchangeable or equivalent categories. Therefore, Option C is the correct answer that best expresses the relationship between specific learning disorders and intellectual developmental disorders.

Question 11

Craig has great difficulty with anything mathematical.He has difficulty counting numbers accurately,recalling math symbols,doing word problems,or understanding graphs.What is likely going on with Craig?

Accepted Answer

Craig's difficulty with numbers and math symbols, as well as his trouble understanding graphs and word problems, suggest that he may have dyscalculia, which is a specific learning disorder that affects a person's ability to understand and work with numbers. This goes beyond standard difficulty with math and is a specific neurological condition that requires specialized interventions.

Question 12

Which region or regions of the cortex seem to be involved in dyscalculia?

Accepted Answer

Studies suggest that dyscalculia is associated with impairments in the left parietal and frontal cortex, which are involved in numerical processing and mathematical reasoning. The right hemisphere may also play a role in some cases, but the left hemisphere is more consistently implicated. The left parietotemporal cortex is associated with language processing, and the right parietotemporal cortex is more involved in visuospatial processing, so these regions are less likely to be specifically involved in dyscalculia.

Question 13

Professor Histerman has referred one of his students to be assessed for a specific learning disorder after he notices many issues with his term paper.Specifically,the student has poorly communicated and organized his thoughts and showed extremely poor grammar.Professor Histerman also recalls that he had difficulty deciphering the student's hand-written answers on the midterms.Which of the following specific learning disorders might the student have?

Accepted Answer

The student is showing significant issues with written communication and organization as well as poor handwriting. These are all symptoms of dysgraphia, which is a specific learning disorder that affects writing ability. Dyslexia affects reading ability, dyscalculia affects mathematical ability, and ADHD affects attention and hyperactivity, none of which are major factors in this scenario.

Question 14

Which of the following 'specific learning disorders' both involve language abilities?

Accepted Answer

Dyslexia and dysgraphia are specific learning disorders that involve language abilities. Dyslexia is a disorder that affects reading and language processing, while dysgraphia affects writing abilities. Dyscalculia, on the other hand, is a disorder that affects mathematical abilities, and dyslinguia is not a recognized specific learning disorder.

Question 15

Tina's baby is initially very interested in the new rattle Tina bought for him; however,after a few minutes the baby looks away and becomes restless.This demonstrates ___.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tina's baby is initially very interested in...

Question 16

According to your text,which is the most common type of learning disorder?

Accepted Answer

The most common type of learning disorder according to the text is dyslexia.

Question 17

Which of the following phrases best describes the type of correlation coefficient a researcher would most likely obtain between scores on a measure of a specific learning disorder and scores on an IQ test?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following phrases best describes...

Question 18

Faeq has extremely poor handwriting,struggles with spelling and grammar,and has great difficulty expressing his thoughts in a written form.What could be going on with Faeq?

Accepted Answer

Faeq displays symptoms of dysgraphia, a learning disorder which affects a person's ability to write and express their thoughts in written form. This would explain his poor handwriting, struggles with spelling and grammar, and difficulty with written expression. Dyslexia affects reading ability, dyscalculia is related to math difficulties, and there is no disorder specifically labeled as a "mathematics disorder."

Question 19

Which of the following terms is used to describe an inability to readily acquire information about mathematics?

Accepted Answer

Dyscalculia is a term used to describe a learning disability that affects a person's ability to understand and acquire math concepts and skills. This includes difficulties with basic arithmetic, geometry, and algebra.

Question 20

Which of the following individuals has dysgraphia?

Accepted Answer

Dysgraphia is a learning disability that affects writing skills. Braden, who has difficulties writing his thoughts in a sentence, is most likely the individual with dysgraphia. Option A describes difficulties with reading, whereas Option B describes difficulties with math, and Option D describes difficulties with reading graphs and charts, none of which are directly related to dysgraphia.

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