Question

Orthographic dysgraphia, common in people with damage to what

A) Visual cortex; Difficulty with speech; Lack of motor control
B) Motor cortex; Difficulty with writing; Impaired vision
C) Broca's area; Difficulty with language comprehension; Poor memory
D) Angular gyrus; Difficulty with spelling; Unimpaired writing

Answer 1

Orthographic dysgraphia is linked to damage to the angular gyrus, which causes difficulty with spelling but not with the act of writing itself.

Step-by-step explanation:

Orthographic dysgraphia is a condition commonly found in people with damage to the angular gyrus, which is part of the parietal lobe in the brain. This condition impairs the individual's ability to spell correctly, although it does not necessarily affect the mechanical aspect of writing itself. Children with dysgraphia may also have difficulties with spatial abilities and require academic accommodations like alternative assessment opportunities. The correct answer to the question is D) Angular gyrus; Difficulty with spelling; Unimpaired writing.