Festus, a student with a conduct disorder, does not know how to enter classroom conversation appropriately. He consistently yells out answers or shouts questions when the teacher requests student involvement. What kind of challenge is Festus displaying?
A) A performance deficit
B) A skill deficit
C) A fluency problem
D) A manners deficit

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Festus is displaying a skill deficit because his behavior indicates a lack of understanding or ability to engage in appropriate social interactions, such as entering conversations in a socially acceptable manner. This is not about knowing how to perform a skill he already has (performance deficit), the smoothness or speed of performing a skill (fluency problem), or simply not following social conventions despite knowing them (manners deficit).

Festus, a Student with a Conduct Disorder, Does Not Know