Discuss How Right - Versus Left - Hemisphere Damage Would

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Essay

Discuss how right - versus left - hemisphere damage would likely affect performance and verbal scores on the Weschler Scales.

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Definitions:

Brainstem

The part of the brain that connects the cerebral cortex to the spinal cord, controlling vital functions like heartbeat and breathing.

Cerebrum

The largest part of the brain; it mainly includes the cerebral hemispheres.

Spinal cord

The cylindrical bundle of nerve fibers and associated tissue that is enclosed in the spine and connects nearly all parts of the body to the brain.

Frontal lobe

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, associated with reasoning, motor skills, higher level cognition, and expressive language.