John Is Unable to Carry on the Most Rudimentary Conversations

question 35

Multiple Choice

John is unable to carry on the most rudimentary conversations. Whenever someone changes the subject he persists on the same topic for several minutes. Eventually, people simply leave him alone, talking to himself. John has

• A)deficits in planning complex behaviors.
• B)perseveration in responding.
• C)fluent aphasia.
• D)disruption of working memory.

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