Alex was diagnosed in 2nd grade with a learning disorder in reading and math for which he is not receiving effective instruction. According to research Alex is more likely to experience which of the following?
a. depression
b. suicidal ideation
c. peer conflicts
d. parental conflict
Question 2Jack is being tested for suspected brain damage by being shown designs made up of lines and dots. He is asked to copy the designs on a blank sheet of paper. Jack is taking which test?
a. Stanford-Binet c. Bender-Gestalt Visual-Motor Test
b. MMPI-2 d. WAIS-IV
Question 3The statement that genes that influence the development of LDs are generalists indicates the concept that:
a. there is no one single cause for learning disorders.
b. genes that cause learning disorders impact a variety of cognitive processes.
c. learning disorders are caused by a multitude of environmental and genetic factors.
d. the cause of learning disorders is currently unknown.
Question 4Mr. Nolan has been referred to a psychologist to be assessed for potential brain damage. The psychologist will undoubtedly look at the ____ to find information on the location of the damage.
a. thematic apperception test
b. Halstead-Reitan neuropsychological test battery
c. MMPI-2
d. WAIS
Question 5Alex is a 9-year-old who has recently been diagnosed with a specific learning disorder in reading. Which of the following statements is most likely true about Alex?
a. His father also has a learning disorder in reading.
b. His core deficit is in word recognition.
c. He receives special education services.
d. All of these statements are likely true about Alex.
Question 6Which test is typically used to assess brain damage?
a. Bender-Gestalt c. BDI
b. MMPI-2 d. TAT
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