Electrical Stimulation of the Left Cerebral Cortex of Conscious Patients

question 42

Multiple Choice

Electrical stimulation of the left cerebral cortex of conscious patients can influence their speech in a variety of ways. Which of the following is not a commonly observed speech-related response to cortical stimulation? The patient

• A) says an unintended phrase.
• B) is momentarily mute.
• C) can speak but finds it difficult to name common objects.
• D) can speak but makes errors in counting.
• E) mispronounces well-known words.

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Definitions:

Disruptive Acts

Behaviors or actions that interrupt normal business operations or disturb the workplace environment.

Persuading

The act of convincing others to adopt a particular viewpoint or to undertake a specific course of action through logical, emotional, or contextual arguments.

Encouraging

Offering support, confidence, or hope to someone, often aimed at motivating or boosting morale.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon where the desire for group consensus overrides people's common sense desire to present alternatives or express an unpopular opinion.