Which generic term refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders manifested as significant difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or mathematical abilities?
a. educational delays c. mental deficiency
b. learning disability d. mental retardation
B
Learning disability is a generic term that refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders manifested as significant difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or mathematical abilities. Having a learning disability will not prohibit a student's success, but the student needs to be aware of his or her different abilities.
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