Kichiro Is in Grade 3 and Struggles with Reading and Writing.His

question 135

Multiple Choice

Kichiro is in grade 3 and struggles with reading and writing.His parents had him tested because his grades were poor,and they didn't find anything wrong with his intelligence.Most likely,Kichiro

• A) has a developmental disorder.
• B) has a genetic disorder.
• C) has a specific learning disorder.
• D) has dyscalculia.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, emphasizing the idea that behaviors are influenced by their consequences.

Social Cues

Non-verbal indicators, including facial expressions, body posture, and tone of voice, that guide social interactions.

Delusions

False beliefs held with strong conviction despite superior evidence to the contrary, often occurring as a symptom of psychiatric disorders.

Behavioral Therapy

A form of therapy that focuses on modifying dysfunctional behaviors through reward/punishment systems, habituation, and other techniques.