Which of the Following Is NOT True About Adolescents with Learning

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true about adolescents with learning disabilities?

• A) They rarely graduate from high school in a timely manner.
• B) They are more likely to engage in risk-taking behavior than their peers.
• C) They are less likely to have strong coping skills than their peers.
• D) A strong transition plan will help them find success as adults.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory suggesting that we experience discomfort (dissonance) when our thoughts, beliefs, or behaviors are inconsistent with each other, leading to a change in one to reduce the dissonance.

Opponent-Process Theory

A psychological and neurological model that describes how opposing emotions balance out over time, influencing feelings and behaviors.

Depth-Of-Processing Theory

This theory posits that the depth (shallow to deep) of mental processing affects long-term memory retention; deeper levels of analysis produce more durable memory traces.

Facial Expressions

The movements and expressions made by the face that communicate emotional states or reactions.