In the discrepancy model, a learning disability is suspected when whic…

Question

In the discrepancy model, a learning disability is suspected when which pattern is found?

Accepted Answer

A. Ability far above marks

1. The model compares cognitive ability with academic performance.
2. If cognitive ability is much higher than performance, the student is often diagnosed.
3. The reverse pattern or an equal pattern does not indicate a gap.
_Source: Wikipedia, Learning disability, section IQ-achievement discrepancy_

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Marks far above ability

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Ability equal to marks

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Low attendance alone

In the discrepancy model, a learning disability is suspected when which pattern is found?

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