Impairment of arithmetic skills is often caused by
A)impaired execution of motor skills.
B)impaired judgment.
C)peripheral neuropathies.
D)depression.
E)perceptual distortions.

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The patient with depression or diffuse brain disease can display difficulty with simple arithmetic calculations. This is not commonly seen with motor skill impairments, judgment impairments, or perceptual distortions and hallucinations. Peripheral neuropathies are best assessed by evaluating motor skills.

Impairment of Arithmetic Skills Is Often Caused by