What term did Samuel Kirk coin in 1963 that is now generally accepted to describe students who, despite adequate cognitive functioning and the ability to learn some skills quickly, have great difficulty learning other skills?
A. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
B. Dyslexia
C. Perceptual impairment
D. Specific learning disability
Answer: D
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a) T b) F
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a. their own background and experience b. their own social and political views c. the spirit of the times in which they are writing d. all of the above
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).