Suppose That a Friend Asks You, "Is It True That

question 18

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a friend asks you, "Is it true that the left hemisphere of the brain handles all language processing tasks?" Your response should be,

• A) "Yes, because research shows that the right hemisphere processes spatial information, rather than linguistic information."
• B) "No, because the current research shows that both hemispheres are equally important in processing language."
• C) "Sort of, because the left hemisphere handles syntax and semantics, whereas, the right hemisphere handles speech perception."
• D) "Sort of, because the left hemisphere typically handles a majority of language processing for most people, but the right hemisphere is important in interpreting abstract information."

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Neurotransmitter

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