V_V comments on The Truth About Mathematical Ability - LessWrong

61 Post author: JonahSinick 12 February 2015 01:29AM

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Comment author: V_V 13 February 2015 03:44:28PM 3 points [-]

If I understand correctly, there are various forms of dyscalculia which can selectively impact performance in arithmetic or geometry, and dyscalculia in general occurs over a wide range of IQ.

This suggests that skills in specific math fields may be related to specific neural circuits in the brain.