In Order to Determine Whether or Not a Learning Disability

question 144

Multiple Choice

In order to determine whether or not a learning disability exists,a psychologist may evaluate

• A) cognitive ability and academic achievement.
• B) vision and hearing.
• C) socioeconomic background.
• D) All of these

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Definitions:

Drive Reduction

A theory of motivation suggesting that behaviors are motivated by the desire to reduce internal states of tension.

Incentive Motivation

The idea that the level of motivation is affected by magnitude of reward: The greater the reward magnitude, the higher the motivation to obtain that reward.

Internal Arousal

The physiological and psychological state of being alert and engaged, often as a response to external stimuli or internal thoughts.