The Difference Between a Specific Learning Disorder and an Intellectual

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Multiple Choice

The difference between a specific learning disorder and an intellectual developmental disorder is that with a specific learning disorder ___ while with an intellectual developmental disorder ___.

• A) the person has at least average intelligence; the person is below average intelligence
• B) the person was born with it; it appeared gradually over time
• C) there is no treatment; there are learning tools that can overcome the deficits
• D) there is a genetic component; it is strictly due to environmental conditions

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