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dbose

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Developmental dyslexia involves
 
  A) a genetic disorder.
  B) a difficulty in acquiring language skills.
  C) decreases in gray matter in many brain areas.
  D) a loss of cells in the magnocellular visual system.
  E) All of the above are correct.

Question 2

Direct dyslexia is similar to ________, but involving ________.
 
  A) transcortical sensory aphasia; spoken words
  B) Broca's aphasia; spoken words
  C) transcortical sensory aphasia; written words
  D) Broca's aphasia; sounds
  E) Wernicke's aphasia; written words


alvinum

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: E

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C
Rationale: Direct dyslexia is similar to transcortical sensory aphasia, but involving written words.


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