Definitions used to make eligibility and classification decisions related to learning disabilities traditionally include which one of the following factors?
A)IQ-achievement discrepancy
B)learning problems due to visual, hearing, or motor handicaps, or environmental, cultural, or economic disadvantage
C)neurological evidence of brain injury
D)deficits in adaptive behavior

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The traditional definition of learning disabilities includes an IQ-achievement discrepancy, meaning there is a significant gap between a student's cognitive ability (as measured by IQ tests) and their academic achievement in one or more areas. This definition has been questioned and expanded in recent years, but it is still commonly used for eligibility and classification decisions. B, C, and D may also impact a student's learning, but they are not traditionally included in the definition of learning disabilities.

Definitions Used to Make Eligibility and Classification Decisions Related to Learning