Question 1

According to the data from PACFOLD,learning disorders typically go undetected in children until they're in
A) preschool.
B) Grade 1.
C) Grade 3.
D) Grade 5.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the data from PACFOLD,learning disorders...

Question 2

Cheslav is taking a special course at teacher's college in which he is learning all about specific learning disorders.He knows that for the test,he will have to remember the three major categories of learning disorders,which are
A) communication disorder, social disorder, emotional disorder.
B) anxiety disorder, mood disorder, panic disorder.
C) science disorder, English disorder, math disorder.
D) reading disorder, math disorder, writing disorder.

Accepted Answer

The three major categories of learning disorders are reading disorder (also known as dyslexia), math disorder (also known as dyscalculia), and writing disorder (also known as dysgraphia). Therefore, option D is the correct choice as it includes these three disorders. Option A includes communication, social, and emotional disorders, which are not related to learning disorders. Option B includes anxiety, mood, and panic disorders, which are also not related to learning disorders. Option C includes science, English, and math disorders, but science and English disorders are not recognized as separate categories of learning disorders.

Question 3

Kendall is meeting with his psychology study group and they're discussing the three major categories of learning disorders,although they can't agree on who has it right.What do you think?
A) Kendall says that the major categories of learning disorders are communication disorder, social disorder, and emotional disorder.
B) Marshall says that the major categories of learning disorders are anxiety disorder, mood disorder, and panic disorder.
C) Nelson says that the major categories of learning disorders are science disorder, English disorder, and math disorder.
D) Carlson says that the major categories of learning disorders are reading disorder, math disorder, and writing disorder.

Accepted Answer

The three major categories of learning disorders are actually reading disorder, math disorder, and writing disorder. These are also known as specific learning disorders or "learning disabilities." Communication, social, and emotional disorders are not considered specific learning disorders, but rather fall under the broader category of developmental disorders. Anxiety disorder, mood disorder, and panic disorder are not considered learning disorders at all, but are instead types of mental health conditions. Science disorder, English disorder, and math disorder are not recognized categories of learning disorders either.

Question 4

Violetta is a newborn who is listening to a song that is making her relax.Before she was born,her mother would do relaxation meditations while listening to this song.What kind of learning is this?
A) habituation
B) classical conditioning
C) operant conditioning
D) observational learning

Accepted Answer

Violetta's relaxation response to the song suggests that she has developed a conditioned response to the music because of her mother's relaxation meditations. This is an example of classical conditioning, which involves learning associations between two stimuli.

Question 5

According to the DSM-5,a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in spoken or written language is called a
A) learning disability.
B) specific learning disorder.
C) disorder of written expression.
D) reading disorder.

Accepted Answer

The DSM-5 refers to a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in spoken or written language as a "specific learning disorder." This includes reading disorder and disorder of written expression, but encompasses other types of language-based learning disabilities as well.

Question 6

According to the DSM-5,a specific learning disorder is
A) a developmental disorder of intellectual functioning.
B) a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in spoken or written language.
C) a disorder that is defined as having below average abilities essential for thinking or reasoning.
D) a disorder involving difficulty acquiring information due to visual and/or auditory problems.

Accepted Answer

According to the DSM-5, a specific learning disorder is a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in spoken or written language. This can include difficulties with reading, writing, or mathematics, and can affect individuals with normal intelligence and sensory abilities.

Question 7

When are learning problems typically detected in children,according to data from PACFOLD?
A) in preschool
B) in Grade 1
C) in Grade 3
D) in Grade 5

Accepted Answer

The answer of When are learning problems typically detected in...

Question 8

Candace is in grade 3 now and far behind the other kids in her class when it comes to reading.She doesn't recognize words or letters like the other children do,although she does well in other subjects like math.What is likely going on with Candace?
A) She has dyscalculia.
B) She has a disorder of written expression.
C) She has dyslexia.
D) She has a mathematics disorder.

Accepted Answer

Candace's struggles with reading and recognizing letters and words suggest that she may have dyslexia, which specifically affects reading and language skills. Dyscalculia and mathematics disorder relate to struggles with math, while a disorder of written expression affects writing ability but not necessarily reading ability.

Question 9

The PACFOLD data shows that approximately ___ percent of Canadian children between 6 and 15 years have a specific learning disorder.
A) 0.002
B) 1.5
C) 5
D) 8

Accepted Answer

According to the PACFOLD data, approximately 5% of Canadian children between 6 and 15 years have a specific learning disorder.

Question 10

Which of the following newborns is showing evidence of classical conditioning?
A) Molly, who purses her lips when her mother purses her lips
B) Floramaria, who sucks hard on a special pacifier to hear her mother read her favourite book
C) Harmeet, who hears a song that makes her relax because it was previously paired with relaxation
D) Tisa, who doesn't react to the smell of garlic after her mother ate a lot of it before she was born

Accepted Answer

Harmeet is exhibiting classical conditioning by associating the relaxation response with a particular song that was paired with it.

Question 11

What percent of Canadian children between the ages of 6 and 15 years have a specific learning disorder?
A)001
B) 2
C) 5
D) 10

Accepted Answer

According to the Canadian Pediatric Society, approximately 5% of Canadian children between the ages of 6 and 15 years have a specific learning disorder, such as dyslexia or ADHD.

Question 12

Lihua is in the 4?? grade and although she does well in subjects that involve reading or writing,she does horribly in math.She still gets mixed up when she counts,and she can't draw all her numbers properly.What is likely going on with Lihua?
A) She has dyscalculia.
B) She has a reading disorder.
C) She has a writing disorder.
D) She has dysgraphia.

Accepted Answer

Lihua's difficulties with counting and drawing numbers suggest she has dyscalculia, which is a learning disorder that affects math abilities. A reading disorder (B) or a writing disorder (C) would not explain her specific struggles with math. Dysgraphia (D) involves difficulties with writing specifically, and is not related to math.

Question 13

When Georgia was in the last 2 months of her pregnancy,she listened to Enya as she did her relaxation meditation.What do you expect would happen if Georgia's newborn son heard the song?
A) He wouldn't recognize it, the sounds in the womb are drastically different from the sounds outside of the womb.
B) He would relax, having paired the song with relaxation.
C) He would become excited by the fact that he recognized the song.
D) He would get hungry, having linked the song with a state of homeostasis.

Accepted Answer

It is possible that the newborn son may recognize the song and associate it with the calming environment of the womb. This is based on the theory of classical conditioning, in which a stimulus (the song) becomes associated with a certain response (relaxation) over time. However, it is important to note that not all newborns will react the same way to the same stimuli, as individual differences and environmental factors can play a role.

Question 14

Another word for a disorder of written expression is
A) dyslexia.
B) dysgraphia.
C) dyscalculia.
D) dysfunctionia.

Accepted Answer

Dysgraphia is a disorder that affects the ability to express oneself in writing. It is a learning disability that affects a person's ability to spell, write legibly, and put thoughts and ideas on paper.

Question 15

How is a specific learning disorder different from an intellectual developmental disorder?
A) With a specific learning disorder, the person has at least average intelligence, and with an intellectual developmental disorder they don't.
B) With a specific learning disorder, the person was born with it, and with an intellectual developmental disorder it appeared gradually over time.
C) With a specific learning disorder there is no treatment, and with an intellectual developmental disorder there are learning tools that can overcome the deficits.
D) With a specific learning disorder there is a genetic component and with an intellectual developmental disorder it is strictly due to environmental conditions.

Accepted Answer

A specific learning disorder refers to difficulties in acquiring and using specific academic skills, even though the person has normal intelligence and access to education. On the other hand, intellectual developmental disorder (previously known as mental retardation) is characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning (IQ below 70) and adaptive behavior, which appear during the developmental period. Therefore, people with intellectual developmental disorder have below-average intelligence, while those with specific learning disorder have at least average intelligence.

Question 16

Kalifa is in high school now,but has always been far behind her peers when it came to reading,even though she excels in other subjects like math.With reading,she finds that she spends so much mental energy just deciphering the letters in the words that she has no idea what she is reading.What is likely going on with Kalifa?
A) She has dyscalculia.
B) She has a disorder of written expression.
C) She has dyslexia.
D) She has a reading disorder.

Accepted Answer

Dyslexia is a reading disorder that affects a person's ability to read, write, and spell. People with dyslexia have difficulty recognizing and processing language-related information. This can make reading a challenging and frustrating activity for them, even though they may excel in other areas such as math. The symptoms described in the scenario are characteristic of dyslexia.

Question 17

Delfia has difficulty with reading and writing,although she scores above normal on an intelligence test.Most likely,Delfia
A) has a developmental disorder.
B) has a genetic disorder.
C) has a specific learning disorder.
D) has dyscalculia.

Accepted Answer

Delfia's difficulty with reading and writing suggests she may have a specific learning disorder, such as dyslexia or dysgraphia. Her above normal intelligence score indicates that her struggles are not due to a developmental or genetic disorder. Dyscalculia, a disorder that affects math skills, is not relevant to her reading and writing difficulties.

Question 18

The difference between a specific learning disorder and an intellectual developmental disorder is that with a specific learning disorder ___ while with an intellectual developmental disorder ___.
A) the person has at least average intelligence; the person is below average intelligence
B) the person was born with it; it appeared gradually over time
C) there is no treatment; there are learning tools that can overcome the deficits
D) there is a genetic component; it is strictly due to environmental conditions

Accepted Answer

A specific learning disorder refers to difficulties in specific areas of academic or learning performance, while intellectual developmental disorder refers to a below-average intellectual functioning. Therefore, individuals with a specific learning disorder have at least average intelligence, while individuals with an intellectual developmental disorder have below-average intelligence.

Question 19

Suppose Geraldine was part of DeCasper and Spence's (1986)study,and she was required to read the Dr.Seuss book 'Cat in the Hat' out loud for the last 2 months of her pregnancy.If Geraldine's newborn behaved as most of the infants in the study,which of the following do you think the infant would prefer hearing?
A) anyone reading any Dr. Seuss book
B) her mother reading any Dr. Seuss book
C) any woman's voice reading 'Cat in the Hat'
D) her mother's voice reading 'Cat in the Hat'

Accepted Answer

DeCasper and Spence's study found that babies preferred to hear their mother's voice reading the specific book that was read to them during the last two months of pregnancy. Therefore, if Geraldine's newborn behaves like most of the infants in the study, the infant would prefer to hear her mother's voice reading 'Cat in the Hat' over any other option.

Question 20

Kichiro is in grade 3 and struggles with reading and writing.His parents had him tested because his grades were poor,and they didn't find anything wrong with his intelligence.Most likely,Kichiro
A) has a developmental disorder.
B) has a genetic disorder.
C) has a specific learning disorder.
D) has dyscalculia.

Accepted Answer

Kichiro's struggles with reading and writing indicate that he may have a specific learning disorder, which affects his ability to learn and use specific skills. Developmental or genetic disorders may also affect learning, but they are not necessarily indicated by Kichiro's symptoms. Dyscalculia, a specific learning disorder related to math, is not mentioned in the scenario.

Quiz 7: Learning

According to the data from PACFOLD,learning disorders typically go undetected in children until they're in

Cheslav is taking a special course at teacher's college in which he is learning all about specific learning disorders.He knows that for the test,he will have to remember the three major categories of learning disorders,which are

Kendall is meeting with his psychology study group and they're discussing the three major categories of learning disorders,although they can't agree on who has it right.What do you think?

Violetta is a newborn who is listening to a song that is making her relax.Before she was born,her mother would do relaxation meditations while listening to this song.What kind of learning is this?

According to the DSM-5,a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in spoken or written language is called a

According to the DSM-5,a specific learning disorder is

When are learning problems typically detected in children,according to data from PACFOLD?

Candace is in grade 3 now and far behind the other kids in her class when it comes to reading.She doesn't recognize words or letters like the other children do,although she does well in other subjects like math.What is likely going on with Candace?

The PACFOLD data shows that approximately ___ percent of Canadian children between 6 and 15 years have a specific learning disorder.

Which of the following newborns is showing evidence of classical conditioning?

What percent of Canadian children between the ages of 6 and 15 years have a specific learning disorder?

Lihua is in the 4?? grade and although she does well in subjects that involve reading or writing,she does horribly in math.She still gets mixed up when she counts,and she can't draw all her numbers properly.What is likely going on with Lihua?

When Georgia was in the last 2 months of her pregnancy,she listened to Enya as she did her relaxation meditation.What do you expect would happen if Georgia's newborn son heard the song?

Another word for a disorder of written expression is

How is a specific learning disorder different from an intellectual developmental disorder?

Delfia has difficulty with reading and writing,although she scores above normal on an intelligence test.Most likely,Delfia

The difference between a specific learning disorder and an intellectual developmental disorder is that with a specific learning disorder _ while with an intellectual developmental disorder _.

Kichiro is in grade 3 and struggles with reading and writing.His parents had him tested because his grades were poor,and they didn't find anything wrong with his intelligence.Most likely,Kichiro