Theory-based assessment of acquired dyscalculia

Michael McCloskey; Donna Aliminosa; Paul Macaruso

doi:10.1016/0278-2626(91)90078-M

Theory-based assessment of acquired dyscalculia

Michael McCloskey, Donna Aliminosa, Paul Macaruso

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This article describes a theory-based approach to assessment of acquired dyscalculia. A model of the normal cognitive number-processing/calculation system is presented, and methods are discussed for characterizing number-processing/calculation deficits in terms of functional damage to the mechanisms specified in the model.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	285-308
Number of pages	24
Journal	Brain and Cognition
Volume	17
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0278-2626(91)90078-M
State	Published - Nov 1991
Externally published	Yes

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Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology
Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
Cognitive Neuroscience

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