The Language Centers of the Brain

question 21

Multiple Choice

The language centers of the brain

• A) are located on both sides of the brain.
• B) for producing speech are located on the right side of the brain, and the centers for understanding speech are located on the left side.
• C) for producing speech are located on the left side of the brain, and the centers for understanding speech are located on the right side.
• D) are located largely on the left side of the brain for right-handed people and on either or both sides for lefties.

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Definitions:

Knowledge Bias

A cognitive bias that occurs when an individual's existing knowledge, beliefs, or expertise affects their perception or reasoning, potentially leading to skewed opinions or judgments.

Reporting Bias

The tendency to underreport or selectively report data or research findings, often due to subjective influences or external pressures.

Source Credibility

The level of trustworthiness and expertise attributed to a communication source by a receiver, affecting the persuasive effectiveness of the message.

Mere Exposure Effect

A mental effect in which individuals naturally favor things simply because they recognize them.