Marjorie has been diagnosed with a learning disability that involves difficulty in reading, lack of fluency, and poor word recognition. Marjorie's mother reports that her grandmother had the same disability. Marjorie MOST likely has been diagnosed with:
A) attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
B) dyslexia.
C) mental retardation.
D) a low intelligence test score.

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The symptoms mentioned are consistent with those of dyslexia. The fact that Marjorie's grandmother had the same disability adds to the likelihood of this diagnosis. The other options (ADHD, mental retardation, and low intelligence test score) do not fully fit the symptoms Marjorie is reported to have.

Marjorie Has Been Diagnosed with a Learning Disability That Involves