Carl's Son Has Been Diagnosed with a Learning Disability

question 108

Multiple Choice

Carl's son has been diagnosed with a learning disability. Since then, Carl has spent a significant amount of time understanding the causes of his disability. He learns that even though several research studies have been conducted, the precise causes have not yet been determined. He comes across a research finding that indicates that it is unlikely that learning disabilities

• A) reside in a single, specific brain location.
• B) are due to problems in integrating information from multiple brain regions.
• C) are a result of subtle impairments in brain structures.
• D) occur as a result of subtle impairments in brain functions.

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Definitions:

Perceptions

The process of organizing and interpreting sensory information to represent and understand the environment.

Thoughts

Thoughts are mental cognitions—ideas, opinions, and beliefs about oneself, others, or the surrounding world.

Reframing

The process of changing the context or perspective on a situation or problem to find a new and often more positive interpretation.

Flexibility

The willingness to adapt or change in response to different circumstances or new information.