Cognitive Challenges

What is the term for the condition where students have difficulty understanding and using written language?

• Dyslexia

• Dysgraphia

• Dyscalculia

• Aphasia

What is the term used to describe the inability to focus or pay attention?

• Focus Deficiency Disorder

• Attention Surplus Syndrome

• Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Concentration Enhancement Syndrome

Which of the following cognitive processes is responsible for organizing tasks, planning activities, and controlling impulses?

• Memory

• Attention

• Executive Functioning

• Processing Speed

Individuals with ADHD often struggle with which aspect of attention?

• Sustained Focus

• Selective Attention

• Divided Attention

• All of the Above

Working memory is essential for

• Remembering Information for a short period

• Recalling information from the past

• Holding and manipulating information in the mind

• All of the above

Processing speed refers to the rate at which individuals can

• Perceive and process information

• Memorize long passages of text

• Solve complex mathematical equations

• None of the above

Which of the following is an example of a language and communication challenge?

• Difficulty expressing thoughts verbally

• Challenges with visual-spatial skills

• Trouble navigating unfamiliar environments

• Impaired executive functioning

Visual-spatial skills are essential for tasks such as:

• Reading maps

• Solving mathematical equations

• Recalling past events

• None of the above

What term refers to the ability to hold and manipulate information in the mind over short periods?

• Long-term memory

• Working memory

• Executive memory

• Processing speed

Difficulties with executive functioning can lead to challenges in:

• Planning and organization

• Time management

• Impulse control

• All of the above