You have referred four students to the school psychologist for evaluation. Which one is the psychologist most likely to identify as having an intellectual disability?

a. Matthew has difficulty in math but performs at grade level in reading and spelling.
b. Wanda is hyperactive and frequently expresses her boredom with class material.
c. Mark is a low achiever in all areas; he is a leader of a local neighborhood gang.
d. Lacy shows low achievement in all areas and prefers to play with younger children.


d

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