Marshall Writes Very Slowly and His Handwriting Is Virtually Illegible

question 4

Multiple Choice

Marshall writes very slowly and his handwriting is virtually illegible. He also makes numerous spelling errors because of his inability to match up sounds and letters. Which of the following conditions does Marshall suffer from?

• A) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
• B) Dysgraphia
• C) Dyslexia
• D) Dyscalculia

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Definitions:

Nondeclarative Memories

Memories that are retained and retrieved without conscious awareness, often involving skills and habits.

Stress Hormone

Hormones that are released into the body in response to stress, including cortisol and adrenaline, which prepare the body for a fight or flight response.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone released by the adrenal glands in response to stress or low blood-glucose concentration; it plays an essential role in stress response, metabolism, and immune response.

Memory Interference

A phenomenon where one memory competes with or replaces another memory, often leading to forgetting or distorted recollections.