Which of the Following Is TRUE of Gender and Learning

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE of gender and learning disabilities?

• A)More boys are classified as having a learning disability.
• B)More girls are classified as having a learning disability.
• C)There is no significant gender difference in classification of learning disabilities.
• D)Boys are referred more often for assessment, but girls have higher rates of learning disabilities.

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