The Language Abilities of Many Right Hemispheres of Split-Brain Patients

question 85

Multiple Choice

The language abilities of many right hemispheres of split-brain patients tend to be comparable to those of

• A) chimpanzees.
• B) male teenagers.
• C) preschool children.
• D) football players.
• E) 2-year-old children.

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Definitions:

Cerebellum

A region of the brain that plays a vital role in motor control, and may also be involved in some cognitive functions like attention and language.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the brain responsible for processing auditory information and is involved in speech, memory, and emotions.

Amygdala

A structure in the brain that is involved in emotional processing, especially fear and pleasure.

Memory Consolidation

The process by which short-term memories are integrated and stabilized into long-term storage in the brain.