This study examined the relationship between cognitive abilities and math achievement within a sample of college students with learning disabilities (LD). The cognitive abilities were seven areas identified by Stratum II of the Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) theory of cognitive abilities, in addition to the eighth area of Working Memory. Math performance was assessed via math calculation and math reasoning tasks. Instruments include the Woodcock-Johnson III Tests of Cognitive Abilities and Tests of Achievement. Participants were 158 college students with a diagnosed LD in math. Multiple regression analyses found that Processing Speed and Working Memory were related to Math Calculation scores and that Comprehension-Knowledge, Fluid Reasoning, and Working Memory were related to Math Reasoning. Implications for the assessment of math LD in the college populations are discussed.
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Trials
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Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA.
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Izmir Biomedicine and Genome Center, Dokuz Eylul University Health Campus, Izmir, Türkiye; Izmir International Biomedicine and Genome Institute, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Türkiye; Department of Neuroscience, Institute of Health Sciences, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Türkiye. Electronic address:
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that is characterized by the accumulation of amyloid plaques, phosphorylated tau tangles and microglia toxicity, resulting in neuronal death and cognitive decline. Since microglia are recognized as one of the key players in the disease, it is crucial to understand how microglia operate in disease conditions and incorporate them into models. The studies on human microglia functions are thought to reflect the post-symptomatic stage of the disease.
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December 2024
School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China. Electronic address:
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December 2024
Department of Psychology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.
Purpose: This study explored the narrative coherence of the accounts of an experienced event produced by autistic and neurotypical children (ages 6-15 years) after delays of two weeks and two months.
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Brain and Cognition, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
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