A Child Who Scores Below 70 on the Wechsler Intelligence

question 165

True/False

A child who scores below 70 on the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) but is in the middle of the class on achievement tests and schoolwork, is classified as having a specific learning disability.

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Definitions:

Driveline Propeller Shaft

A mechanical component used to transmit power from the vehicle's transmission to the differential, enabling wheel rotation.

Torque Converter

A type of fluid coupling used in automatic transmissions that allows the engine to spin somewhat independently of the transmission, facilitating smooth gear changes.

Flex Disc

Used as a drive intermediary between the engine crankshaft and the torque converter used with automatic transmission systems on trucks; has dampening characteristics. Also known as flexplate.

Vortex Flow

A pattern of fluid motion that rotates around an axis, creating a swirling motion commonly observed in liquids and gases.