Which one of the following children is most likely to be classified as having a learning disability?
A) Marcus, who has trouble learning abstract information and cannot easily adapt to new situations
B) George, who gets average scores on intelligence tests but has difficulty with certain kinds of memory tasks and is well below average in reading and writing
C) Justine, who performs well on academic tasks but has a poor self-image and has difficulty behaving appropriately in the classroom
D) Melissa, who has no problem with reading and writing but refuses to answer questions in class

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George's profile is indicative of a learning disability because he has average intelligence but shows significant difficulty in specific academic areas such as reading and writing, which is a hallmark of learning disabilities.

Which One of the Following Children Is Most Likely to Be