Verbal Behavior Is Said to Be a Lateralized Function of the Left

question 52

Multiple Choice

Verbal behavior is said to be a lateralized function of the left hemisphere in that

• A) most language problems are noted after damage to the right rather than the left hemisphere.
• B) most language problems are noted after damage to the left rather than the right hemisphere.
• C) right-handed persons are more likely to have their language center located within the right hemisphere.
• D) electrical stimulation of the left hemisphere has a smaller effect on language than does similar stimulation of the right hemisphere.
• E) most persons show a greater movement of the lips on the right side of their mouth during speech.

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Definitions:

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