Learning Disabilities
Are learning disabilities the same as intellectual disabilities?
No, they are two separate things. People with learning disabilities can be, and typically are, very intelligent.
What is the name of the professor who suggested that I.Q. is linked to genetics?
Arthur Jensen.
In the Nature vs. Nurture debate, what do "nature" and "nurture" refer to?
Nature refers to the genetics of a person whereas nurture refers to the environment in which one is raised.
What is the difference between dyslexia and dysgraphia?
Dyslexia is when you have trouble processing letters. Dysgraphia is when you have trouble writing legibly.
In 1969, a new theory suggested that intelligence is made up of two types of abilities. What are these two types?
Level I (memorization) and Level II (conceptual and analytical abilities).
Is there a conclusive answer to whether our intelligence is most affected by nature or nurture?
No, there is not. It is commonly believed that intelligence is affected by both - that the quality of one's learning environment (nurture) can help them to reach their full intellectual capability (the extent of which is believed to be determined by genetics).