Which one of the following students is most likely to be classified as having a learning disability?
A)Marcus, who has trouble learning abstract information and cannot easily adapt to new situations
B)George, who gets average scores on intelligence tests but has difficulty with certain kinds of memory tasks and is well below average in reading and writing
C)Justine, who performs well on academic tasks but has a poor self-image and has difficulty behaving appropriately in the classroom
D)Melissa, who has no problem with reading and writing but refuses to speak out to answer questions in class

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The description of George having average scores on intelligence tests but difficulty with certain kinds of memory tasks and well below average in reading and writing suggests a specific learning disability, such as dyslexia or dysgraphia. The other options listed do not necessarily indicate a learning disability, but could be related to other issues such as social-emotional difficulties (Justine), speech anxiety (Melissa), or difficulty with abstract thinking and adaptability (Marcus) that may not fall under the category of a learning disability.

Which One of the Following Students Is Most Likely to Be