A Reading Proficiency Level That Is Much Lower Than Would

question 205

Multiple Choice

A reading proficiency level that is much lower than would be expected based on the measure of general intelligence is called:

• A) dyslexia.
• B) perceptual deficit disorder.
• C) developmental coordination disorder.
• D) speech sound disorder.

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Definitions:

Mental Speed Tasks

Tasks designed to measure how quickly an individual can process information, often used in cognitive and psychological assessments.

Simple Reaction Time

A measurement of how quickly someone can respond to a stimulus.

Choice Reaction Time

A measure of the speed of mental processing that takes place when someone must choose between several responses, depending on which stimulus is presented.

Inspection Time

The time someone needs to make a simple discrimination between two stimuli.