Which of the Following Is a DSM-IV Criterion for a Learning

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a DSM-IV criterion for a learning disability?

• A)A discrepancy between a standardized measure of language and of reading skills
• B)A discrepancy between a standardized measure of intelligence and a specific achievement
• C)A deficit in executive functions and attention is clearly evident
• D)A discrepancy that is caused by a sensory deficit

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Definitions:

Tardive Dyskinesia

Inability to stop the tongue or other body parts from moving; motor side effect of neuroleptic drugs.

Parkinson Disease

A neurological disorder characterized by tremors, stiffness, slowness of movement, and impaired balance and coordination, caused by the degeneration of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain.

Ataxia

A neurological sign consisting of lack of voluntary coordination of muscle movements that includes gait abnormality.

Acquired Savant Syndrome

A condition where a person acquires prodigious capabilities or skills following a brain injury or disease that they did not have before.