Danny Had a Head Injury That Resulted in His Inability

question 119

Multiple Choice

Danny had a head injury that resulted in his inability to speak fluently. He would mix up words in a sentence, so instead of saying "Mommy pick me up" he would say "up pick Mommy me." What area of Danny's brain was damaged?

• A) prefrontal cortex
• B) Wernicke's area
• C) temporal lobe
• D) Broca's area

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Definitions:

Intellectual Disability

A disability characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior, originating before the age of 18.

IQ Score

A measure of a person's cognitive abilities or intelligence level, typically obtained through standardized testing.

Profound Intellectual Disability

Intellectual disability in which IQ scores fall below 20 or 25.

Moderate Intellectual Disability

A cognitive impairment characterized by below-average intellectual functioning and limited adaptive behaviors, presenting challenges in learning and daily living skills.