PURE WORD DEAFNESS

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N., Pam M.S.
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Pure word deafness describes a condition characterized by the inability to understand spoken language, but still comprehending nonverbal sound. Sufferers are also able to read, write and speak normally.

PURE WORD DEAFNESS: "People suffering from pure word deafness cans still read and write."

Related Psychology Terms

  1. PURE ALEXIA
  2. PURE MICROCEPHALY
  3. MINDBLINDNESS
  4. ASONIA
  5. KLIPPEL-FEIL SYNDROME
  6. KEY-WORD METHOD
  7. PARACUSIA
  8. APHASIA
  9. EYE-VOICE SPAN
  10. WERNICKE'S APHASIA
Cite this page: N., Pam M.S., "PURE WORD DEAFNESS," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 28, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/pure-word-deafness/ (accessed April 5, 2020).
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