Stephen, a six-year-old with a learning disability, is learning to add simple numbers. He learns to add when number equations are presented vertically in math. However, when presented with the same number equation presented horizontally in his science book practice, Stephen is having difficulty performing the computation. Which term describes Stephen's challenge?

A. Learned helplessness
B. Generalization
C. Working memory
D. Learning strategies


Answer: B

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