Dyscalculia Appears to Be a Specific but Chronic Condition,in Which

question 50

Multiple Choice

Dyscalculia appears to be a specific but chronic condition,in which sufferers may perform better than average on measures of IQ,vocabulary and working memory,but still perform significantly poorly on tests of mathematical ability (Landerl,Bevan & Butterworth,2004) .The disorder appears to be the result of specific disabilities in basic number processing,and can take which of the following basic forms?

• A)A deficit in the memorizing and retrieval of arithmetic facts
• B)Developmentally immature strategies for solving arithmetic problems
• C)Impaired visuo-spatial skills resulting in errors in aligning numbers or placing decimal points
• D)All of the above

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Production Inefficiency

A situation where a firm or economy is not producing at the lowest possible cost or maximally utilizing its resources, leading to waste or lost potential output.

Opportunity Cost

Sacrificing potential opportunities from a range of alternatives by settling on one.

Present Consumption

The portion of current income or resources that is used for consumption, rather than saving or investing.

Capital

Resources or assets used in the production of goods and services, such as machinery, buildings, and equipment.