Asked by Chase Oblen on Feb 18, 2024

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Which of the following statements is true about the specific learning disorders?

A) Specific learning disorder of reading is more common among girls than boys.
B) Specific learning disorder of mathematics is present in about 20 percent of U.S.children.
C) Specific learning disorder of reading affects about 4 percent of children.
D) Specific learning disorder of written expression was renamed as dyslexia in the DSM-5.

Prevalence

Proportion of the population who have a specific disorder at a given point or period in time.

  • The prevalence of specific learning disorder of reading is higher among girls than boys.
  • Approximately 20 percent of U.S. children have specific learning disorder of mathematics.
  • About 4 percent of children are affected by specific learning disorder of reading.
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raaqib shaikhFeb 18, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
According to the DSM-5, specific learning disorder of reading affects about 4 percent of children, making statement C true. Statement A is false; there is no evidence to suggest that specific learning disorder of reading is more common among girls than boys. Statement B is also false; the actual prevalence of specific learning disorder of mathematics is estimated to be lower, at around 5-8 percent. Statement D is partially false; specific learning disorder of written expression was renamed as "specific learning disorder of written expression" in the DSM-5, not dyslexia.