Which of the Following Statements Is True of Children with Learning

question 278

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of children with learning disorders?

• A) More girls are diagnosed with dyslexia.
• B) Girls tend to only experience mathematics disorder.
• C) Boys with dyslexia are more likely than girls to be disruptive in class.
• D) Girls are more likely to be referred for evaluation of dyslexia.

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Definitions:

Sphere of Attention

The scope or limit of an individual's focus at any given moment, encompassing what can be noticed or maintained in awareness.

Working Memory

A cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding information available for processing, important for reasoning and the guidance of decision-making and behavior.

Short-Term Memory

A limited-capacity store that can maintain unrehearsed information for about 20 to 30 seconds.

Phonological Loop

A component of working memory model that deals with the auditory information, playing a key role in the processing and storage of verbal and auditory data.