Jed Is 31 and Qualifies as Being Functionally Illiterate

question 101

Multiple Choice

Jed is 31 and qualifies as being functionally illiterate. Which of the following statements would best describe Jed's situation?

• A) Jed has an IQ below the dull normal range.
• B) Jed is suffering from attention deficit disorder.
• C) Jed has difficulty reading and writing.
• D) Jed has no social skills and has an antisocial personality.

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Definitions:

Upper-Class White

A socio-demographic term referring to individuals who belong to the highest socioeconomic class within a given society and who are of Caucasian ethnicity.

Reaction Range

The concept that genetic potential limits the extent to which an environment can influence the expression of a trait, with individuals varying in their response to the same environment.

Middle-Class Minority

A demographic group within the middle class that is part of a racial, ethnic, or cultural minority.

Practical Intelligence

The ability to solve everyday problems by utilizing knowledge gained from experience, rather than through formal academic instruction.