[Solved] People with Dyslexia

Q123:  Evaluation of language acquisition leads us to understand that reading and writing A) must be specifically taught, whereas spoken language is learned through simple exposure. B) is learned through simple exposure, whereas spoken language must be specifically taught to children. C) cannot be localized in the human brain, although spoken language can be localized. D) use the same areas of the brain as spoken language, so cannot be separately localized.

Q124:  Alexia is correlated with damage to the pathways connecting cortex at the junction of A) Broca's area and Wernicke's area. B) the temporal and occipital lobes. C) the insular cortex and the basal ganglia. D) the angular gyrus and the arcuate fasciculus.

Q125:  In conditions where a person has aphasia, it is A) very unlikely that he or she will have problems with reading or writing. B) likely that he or she will have problems with reading but not writing. C) likely that he or she will have problems with writing but not reading. D) very likely that he or she will also have problems with reading and writing.

Q126:  A person with alexia A) can speak and understand normally but cannot read. B) cannot recognize words that are spelled out loud to them. C) can understand spoken language but cannot speak or read. D) can point to words and letters on command but cannot read normally.

Q127:  The condition where a person is unable to write words is called A) alexia. B) agraphia. C) aphasia. D) dyslexia.

Q129:  Dyslexia occurs A) equally frequently in males and in females. B) much more frequently in males than in females. C) slightly more frequently in males than in females, but females are more likely to be referred to remedial services. D) slightly more frequently in males than in females, but males are more likely to be referred to remedial services.

Q130:  Which of the following statements most accurately describes the relationship of dyslexia to genetics? A) There is no relationship between dyslexia and genetics. B) There is a strong relationship between dyslexia and genetics, resulting from a single gene. C) There is a strong relationship between dyslexia and genetics, but the genetic influences are highly complex. D) Dyslexia is a sex-linked condition, which explains why males are more likely than females to be diagnosed with dyslexia.

Q131:  Five-year-old Chelsea is having difficulty with Dr. Suess rhymes and understanding the difference when her mother says "ran" and "ram." She might be at risk for A) stuttering. B) alexia. C) dyslexia. D) agraphia.

Q132:  Which of the following is the most common form of learning disability? A) Alexia B) Agraphia C) Dysgraphia D) Dyslexia

Q133:  Which of the following tasks requires phonological awareness? A) understanding that plame and flame should rhyme B) being able to read the words rough and plough C) quickly recognizing high frequency written words like and or the D) being able to discriminate between the appearance of b and d