David Damaged a Part of His Brain in a Ski

question 144

Multiple Choice

David damaged a part of his brain in a ski accident.Once he was out of his coma,the doctors noticed that even though he could produce words in speech,he couldn't seem to understand the meanings of the words spoken by others.In this scenario,damage to which of the following areas of David's brain is most likely causing this symptom?

• A)Broca's area
• B)Wernicke's area
• C)Fusiform gyrus
• D)Motor cortex

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Definitions:

Ferries

Boats or ships designed to carry passengers, vehicles, or cargo across a body of water, often as part of a regular, scheduled service.

Screening Techniques

Refers to methods used to identify or select specific characteristics or individuals from a larger population based on defined criteria.

Transition

A means of smoothly connecting different parts of a text or speech to ensure a coherent flow of ideas.

Advance Organizer

An instructional technique that involves presenting information that is organized in advance of learning to facilitate better understanding.