Damage to the Somatosensory Cortex Would Most Likely Result in Which

question 53

Multiple Choice

Damage to the somatosensory cortex would most likely result in which of the following impairments?

• A) Inability to point at an object
• B) Impaired vision
• C) Impaired mathematical ability
• D) Lost or distorted sensations in the region of the body corresponding to the damaged area

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Definitions:

Telegraphic Speech

A form of communication seen in young children during language development, characterized by simple, essential words without grammatical markers.

Phonemes

The smallest unit of sound in a language that can distinguish words.

Morphemes

The tiniest parts of language grammar that hold semantic value.

Adult Speech

The way in which adults communicate using language, typically more complex and varied in vocabulary than child speech.