Praxis II Special Ed

Answer: C-The brain misinterprets sensory information.
This question assesses understanding of the underlying causes and primary characteristics of learning disabilities. The correct answer is C, the brain misinterprets sensory information. A is incorrect because a child with a perceptual deficit can have normal hearing and vision. B is incorrect, although teachers may misinterpret a child’s lack of focus and miss the symptoms of a perceptual deficit. D is also incorrect. Although eating a balanced breakfast can help a child’s academic performance and focus, it is not the cause of perceptual deficits.