Five-year-old Boris tells his teacher, "I can't figure out how to memorize the names of the zoo animals; can you help me?" What type of learning deficiency is Boris exhibiting?

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Boris is showing a production deficiency, which refers to a difficulty in using or applying a strategy he knows, in this case, memorizing names, even though he may understand the concept or task.

Five-Year-Old Boris Tells His Teacher, "I Can't Figure Out How