Dyslexia Occurs

question 162

Multiple Choice

 Dyslexia occurs

• A) equally frequently in males and in females.
• B) much more frequently in males than in females.
• C) slightly more frequently in males than in females, but females are more likely to be referred to remedial services.
• D) slightly more frequently in males than in females, but males are more likely to be referred to remedial services.

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Definitions:

Visual System

The part of the central nervous system that allows organisms to process visual detail, including the eyes, optic nerves, and brain regions involved in visual perception.

Wavelengths

The distance between consecutive crests of a wave, typically used in the context of electromagnetic and sound waves.

Auditory Receptors

are sensory cells located in the inner ear that convert sound waves into electrical signals, which are then interpreted by the brain as sound.

Cochlea

A snail-shaped, fluid-filled organ in the inner ear, containing the organ of Corti, where the receptors for hearing are located.