EDUC 230 Final Exam Part 1 - Learning Disabilities with correct answers

EDUC 230 Final Exam Part 1 - Learning Disabilitieswhat is the universal definition for learning disabilities? - correct answer There is NO universal definition what is the general definition of learning disabilities? - correct answer A disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using spoken and written language. are learning disabilities usually expected? - correct answer No - usually not part of the profile of the child, who is otherwise intellectually normal in what subject area does learning disabilities most often affect? - correct answer reading learning disabilities may be manifested in disorders of what? - correct answer thinking, listening, talking, reading, writing, spelling or math the definition of learning disabilities DOES include what conditions? - correct answer 1. perceptual handicaps 2. brain injury 3. minimal brain dysfunction 4. developmental aphasia the definition of learning disabilities DOES NOT include what conditions? - correct answer Learning problems as a result of: 1. visual, hearing or motor handicaps 2. Intellectual disabilities 3. emotional disturbance 4. environmental, cultural or economic disadvantage