CLEP Intro Edu Psych

Category - Individual Differences

Claire is in 4th grade and struggles with reading. Her teacher suggested that she be assessed so that potential problems can be identified. For what should Claire be assessed?
  1. Personality disorder
  2. Learning disability
  3. Physical disability
  4. Mental illness
Explanation
Answer: B - Claire should be assessed for a learning disability. A learning disability is a disorder of cognitive processing that interferes with learning. Learning disabilities are most often diagnosed when an individual’s level of functioning is below their level of intelligence.
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