Twelve-Year-Old Jerry Has Difficulty Correctly Perceiving the Arrangement of Letters

question 53

Multiple Choice

Twelve-year-old Jerry has difficulty correctly perceiving the arrangement of letters in a word,and difficulty in sounding out letters when he reads.What diagnosis is Jerry likely to receive?

• A)childhood anxiety
• B)dyslexia
• C)attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• D)none;this is a common developmental stage

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Definitions:

Initiative Versus Guilt

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where children learn to initiate tasks and carry out plans, or they feel guilty about efforts to be independent.

Erik Erikson

A psychologist known for his theories on psychosocial development across the lifespan, encompassing eight distinct stages.

Compliance

The act of conforming to, following, or adhering to rules, requests, or commands.

Sense of Self

An individual's perception and assessment of their own personality, characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses.