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Elijah Horton
on Dec 01, 2024
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John recently suffered a blow to his head. Since then, he finds it difficult to comprehend what others say to him. He also finds it difficult to express his thoughts and cannot seem to find the right words to say while speaking. However, he can speak freely with proper syntax. In this scenario, John is most likely suffering from _______.
A) Broca's aphasia
B) epilepsy
C) retrograde amnesia
D) Wernicke's aphasia
Wernicke's Aphasia
A condition characterized by the inability to grasp the meaning of spoken words and sentences, while the production of language remains fluent but nonsensical.
Broca's Aphasia
A neurological condition characterized by difficulties in speech production and writing, often caused by damage to a specific area of the brain known as Broca's area.
Comprehend
To grasp mentally; understand.
- Determine the contributions and influences of diverse areas of the human brain on behavioral patterns and physical processes.
Verified Answer
KJ
Learning Objectives
- Determine the contributions and influences of diverse areas of the human brain on behavioral patterns and physical processes.