Following Different Accidents, Margo Is Unable to Speak but Can

question 27

Multiple Choice

Following different accidents, Margo is unable to speak but can comprehend language, while Jeff is unable to comprehend the language he hears but can still produce speech sounds. Both are suffering from

• A)agnosia.
• B)aphasia.
• C)spatial neglect.
• D)damage to the primary somatosensory area.

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Definitions:

Million Years Ago

A term used in geology and paleontology to specify a point in time millions of years before the present.

Old World

A term referring to regions of the world known to Europeans before the discovery of the Americas, including Africa, Europe, and Asia.

Anthropoid Species

A group of primates that includes monkeys, apes, and humans, characterized by their well-developed brains and upright posture.

Bipedal

The ability to walk on two legs, characteristic of humans and their ancestors.