Claire Has Academic Difficulties in Reading and Is Not Responding

question 163

Multiple Choice

Claire has academic difficulties in reading and is not responding to interventions that are specifically designed to increase performance in this area. She is now diagnosed with a specific learning disability in reading based on which of the following diagnostic methods?

• A) severe discrepancy
• B) response to intervention
• C) patterns of strengths and weaknesses
• D) overall intellectual functioning

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Definitions:

Agnostic

Someone who thinks it is impossible to know whether gods exist, but does not deny the possibility.

Atheist

A person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods.

Conversion Phases

Stages through which individuals or groups pass when adopting new beliefs, values, or practices, especially in the context of religious or ideological change.

Inner-Worldly Orientation

Refers to a focus on practical, everyday life activities and responsibilities, distinguishing from more spiritual or transcendent concerns.