A Definition of Learning Disabilities That Is Used in the Schools

question 26

Multiple Choice

A definition of learning disabilities that is used in the schools is incorporated into national legislation known as

• A)The Americans with Disabilities Act.
• B)The No Child Left Behind Act.
• C)Head Start.
• D)The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act.
• E)The Bilingual Act.

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Definitions:

Chain Smoker

An individual who smokes cigarettes successively, frequently lighting the next cigarette with the previous one.

Action Stage

A phase in the Transtheoretical Model of behavior change where individuals apply specific strategies to engage in new behaviors.

Marijuana Addiction

A condition where an individual becomes dependent on marijuana, facing difficulty in controlling its use despite negative consequences.

Preparation Stage

A stage in the model of behavioral change where the individual intends to take action in the immediate future to address a problematic behavior.