A child diagnosed with a learning disorder would typically score ____.
a. better on IQ tests than on tests of academic achievement
b. lower on IQ tests than on tests of academic achievement
c. comparably high on both IQ tests and tests of academic achievement
d. comparably low on both IQ tests and tests of academic achievement
Question 2Dyslexia refers to ____.
a. problems with fine motor control
b. problems decoding and recognizing simple words
c. a specific kind of reading problem in which the child reverses letters
d. problems in writing
Question 3Which disorder is determined by achievement test results that are substantially below what is expected for the child's age, schooling, and intellectual ability?
a. communication disorder
b. phonological awareness
c. specific learning disorder
d. fluency disorder
Question 4Which statement about learning disabilities is true?
a. Learning problems occurring as a result of intellectual disability may qualify as learning disabilities..
b. Learning problems occurring as a result of brain injury may qualify as learning disabilities..
c. Learning problems occurring as a result of either intellectual disability or brain injury may qualify as learning disabilities..
d. Learning disabilities can affect daily routines, work, and family life.
Question 5Which statement regarding the general intellect of children with learning disabilities is true?
a. Children with learning disabilities usually have mild intellectual disability.
b. Children with learning disabilities usually have below-average intelligence.
c. Children with learning disabilities usually have average intelligence.
d. Children with learning disabilities usually have average or above-average intelligence.
Question 6____ is/are connected to the later onset of learning disorders.
a. Parental age
b. Communication disorders
c. Head injuries
d. Developmental delay
Question 7Learning disabilities differ from physical disabilities in childhood in that they are ____.
a. more pronounced
b. not as easy to detect
c. not diagnosed by professionals
d. fairly rare
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