If the Brain's Language Areas Are Damaged in Infancy

question 12

Multiple Choice

If the brain's language areas are damaged in infancy:

• A) language functions may develop normally, nonetheless.
• B) language functions are unlikely to ever develop.
• C) there may be partial recovery, but less than for similar injuries in adults.
• D) specialized deficits such as stuttering may result.

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Definitions:

Preliminary

Describes something that comes before the main event, subject, or activity, often serving as an initial or preparatory stage.

Sensitivity

The ability to detect or respond to slight changes, variations, or stimuli.

Muscular Strength

The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to exert force against resistance.

Vision

The faculty or state of being able to see; the ability to interpret the surrounding environment using light in the visible spectrum absorbed by the eyes.