Which of the Following Represents an Example of How Damage

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents an example of how damage to right hemisphere language areas might affect your language functions?

• A)You might not understand the causal link between "I fell down" and "My knee hurts."
• B)You might not be able to speak.
• C)You might not understand any language.
• D)You might not be able to read out loud.

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Definitions:

Place Theory

A theory in hearing that suggests different areas of the basilar membrane respond to different frequencies of sound, thus determining pitch.

Flavor

A complex sensory impression of food or other substances, combining taste, smell, and sometimes texture.

Taste

A sense that allows us to perceive flavors through the interaction of soluble substances with taste buds on the tongue.

Smell

A sense through which odors are perceived, involving the detection of chemical compounds by the olfactory system.