The Most Commonly Diagnosed Learning Disability Is

question 69

Multiple Choice

The most commonly diagnosed learning disability is

• A)attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
• B)dyslexia.
• C)mental retardation.
• D)autism.

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Definitions:

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells that detect stimulus information and transmit it to sensory (afferent) nerves and the brain.

Mechanoreception

The physiological process by which organisms sense mechanical changes in their environment, including touch, pressure, stretch, and sound.

Sensory Adaptation

A change in the responsiveness of the sensory system based on the average level of surrounding stimulation.

Auditory Cortex

The region of the brain that is responsible for processing auditory information, located in the temporal lobe.