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central dyslexia

an acquired dyslexia characterized by difficulties with the pronunciation and comprehension of written words. Unlike in visual word-form dyslexia, the visual analysis system of the brain is intact, and the damage is to other, higher level brain pathways and systems involved in reading (e.g., the semantic system). The major types of central dyslexia include deep dyslexia and surface dyslexia.

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primary reinforcer

see natural reinforcer; primary reinforcement.