Juan Was Identified with a Learning Disability at Age 10

question 7

Multiple Choice

Juan was identified with a learning disability at age 10.When interviewing his mother,she disclosed that his father and other relatives had significant difficulties in reading and spelling.The etiology of the learning disability would most likely be attributed to what category?

• A)Acquired trauma
• B)Genetic/hereditary influences
• C)Biochemical abnormalities
• D)Environmental possibilities

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Definitions:

Academic Geniuses

Individuals demonstrating exceptional intellectual ability or creative productivity in educational settings, often contributing significantly to academic disciplines.

Mental Locks

Psychological barriers or fixed mindsets that prevent individuals from seeing solutions outside their perceived limitations.

Incubation Step

A phase in the creative process or problem-solving where ideas are subconsciously pondered, leading to innovative solutions.

Graham Wallas

An academic who developed a conceptual framework for understanding how creativity functions, emphasizing the necessity of a period of unconscious processing in creative thought.