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acalculia [ˌækælˈkjuːlɪə] n (Psychology) Psychol an inability to make simple mathematical calculations [from a-1 + Latin calculāre to calculate] acalculia Psychiatry. an inability to work with figures; a mental block concerning calculation. See also: NumbersHow to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Spatial acalculia is a distinct
disorder characterized by difficulties in the spatial representation of
numbers which manifest as number rotation, number omission, misreading
of arithmetical signs, difficulty with column alignment and placing of
decimals, while leaving number reading and number formation skills
intact (Geary, 1993). " His
evolving paralysis and acalculia, his fits of rage and disgust--all
documented--immediately open up enormous "plastic"
possibilities. |
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