A Major Criticism of Excluding Children from Being Diagnosed with Learning

question 10

Multiple Choice

A major criticism of excluding children from being diagnosed with learning disabilities on the basis of primary emotional disturbance or economic disadvantage is that

• A)these children may create problems for students in the general education classroom.
• B)it is clearly a way that the government avoids paying more for special education.
• C)it is often difficult to determine whether these other factors lead to learning disabilities or vice versa.
• D)these children need the label in order to receive benefits or services.

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Definitions:

Absolute Refractory Period

A time period immediately following an action potential during which a neuron is incapable of firing a second action potential, no matter the strength of the stimulation.

Sodium Ions

Electrically charged particles of sodium, essential in physiological processes such as nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction.

Neuron

A particular cell dedicated to transmitting signals in the nervous system; a neuron.

Hippocampus

A component of the brain located within the temporal lobe, crucial for memory formation and spatial navigation.