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CLEP Intro Edu Psych

Category - Individual Differences

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Larry is in 5th grade and is really struggling in school. He has above average intelligence, but he gets in fights and has trouble making and keeping friends. He was recently suspended from school. He feels his teacher does not like him and singles him out for discipline. He often goes to the nurse’s office complaining of stomach pains. Which disorder does this describe?
  1. Dyslexia
  2. Dyscalculia
  3. Dyspraxia
  4. Emotional and behavioral disorders
Explanation
Answer: D - Emotional and behavioral disorders are characterized by an inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual or health factors. Children with emotional and behavioral disorders have trouble building and maintaining relationships with peers and teachers. They behave poorly and are generally unhappy. Children with emotional and behavioral disorders often complain of frequent physical ailments during times of trouble at home or school.
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