Describe Four Specific Deficits That Lead Students with Learning Disabilities

question 45

Essay

Describe four specific deficits that lead students with learning disabilities to have difficulties encoding information, processing it, and expressing what they have learned.

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Definitions:

Circadian Rhythm

An internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours.

Turgor Pressure

The pressure of water inside plant cells against the cell wall, which maintains cell rigidity and plant structure.

Trigger Hairs

Sensitive structures found in some carnivorous plants that detect the presence of prey, initiating a response such as closing the trap.

Intercellular Signals

Chemical or physical signals exchanged between cells, allowing them to communicate and coordinate activities.