Nonfluent Aphasia,in Which a Patient Has Good Language Comprehension but Disrupted

question 18

Multiple Choice

Nonfluent aphasia,in which a patient has good language comprehension but disrupted speech production,is typically associated with damage to

• A)the corpus callosum.
• B)Broca's area.
• C)Wernicke's area.
• D)the sensorimotor area.

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Definitions:

Chunks

Memory technique involving grouping information together to improve recall.

Rehearsed Information

Rehearsed information refers to data or facts that an individual has practiced recalling or reviewing, therefore enhancing the likelihood of retention and recall.

Short-Term Memory

A capacity for holding a small amount of information in mind in an active, readily available state for a short period.

Auditory

Pertaining to the sense of hearing or the system responsible for processing sound.