Quiz on Learning Disability

Who proposed the term 'learning disabilities' in the early 1960s?

• Hammill

• Mateo

• NJCLD

• Samuel Kirk

What is the federal definition of 'specific learning disability' based on?

• Basic psychological processes

• Cultural differences

• Emotional disturbances

• Physical disabilities

What is the federally preferred way of identifying learning disabilities?

• Response to intervention

• Motor disabilities

• Achievement-ability discrepancy

• Visual impairments

What percentage of children between the ages of 6 and 17 have been identified as learning disabled by public schools?

• 10%

• 5%

• 15%

• 20%

What is the most common difficulty faced by students with learning disabilities in the area of reading?

• Decoding

• Fluency

• Comprehension

• Syntax

What is the main focus of learning disabilities?

• Difficulty in socializing

• Lack of fine motor coordination

• Difference between academic achievement and capacity to learn

• Inability to speak or write well

Which type of dyslexia involves difficulty connecting sounds to symbols?

• Dyslexia without Dysgraphia

• Semantic Dyslexia

• Dysphonetic Dyslexia

• Dyslexia with Dysgraphia

What is the characteristic of students with memory deficits?

• Difficulty maintaining knowledge

• Consistent memory skills

• Efficient working memory

• Strong short-term memory

What is the primary characteristic of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?

• Sustaining attention during activities

• Excessive motor activity

• Difficulty inhibiting responses

• Organizing tasks effectively

What is the main concept of learning disabilities?

• Difficulty in socializing

• Lack of fine motor coordination

• Inability to speak or write well

• Severe discrepancy between potential and actual achievement