Four Students Have Extremely Low Math Computation Scores

question 21

Multiple Choice

Four students have extremely low math computation scores. Which one of the following has a learning disability?

• A) John has average scores in all other academic areas and tested in the average range of intellectual ability.
• B) Sandra is visually impaired and struggles to see the chalkboard from where she sits.
• C) Alex is hearing impaired and frequently misses key details in instruction.
• D) Janet is diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Her behavior impedes her ability to access the general curriculum.

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personal traits and underemphasize situational factors when explaining others' behavior.

Situational Causes

Factors external to an individual that are viewed as causes for behavior.

Heuristics

Simplified strategies or shortcuts used to make decisions and solve problems more efficiently.

Castro Study

A reference to a classic study in social psychology that examined attitudes and persuasion, often associated with the elaboration likelihood model.