Daniel has been diagnosed with a specific learning disability. He was administered tests of intellectual functioning and the results indicated that he performed well in the area of spatial reasoning but very poorly in the area of reading comprehension. Which diagnostic method was used to conclude that Daniel had a specific learning disability?

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The diagnostic method used is "patterns of strengths and weaknesses," as it identifies specific areas where Daniel shows strengths (spatial reasoning) and weaknesses (reading comprehension), which is indicative of a specific learning disability.

Daniel Has Been Diagnosed with a Specific Learning Disability