A Person Makes Several Word-Like Sounds but Does Not Form

question 250

Multiple Choice

A person makes several word-like sounds but does not form sensible speech or understand spoken or written language.This person may have sustained damage to _______, which is crucial for _______ of speech.

• A) Wernicke's area; motor aspects
• B) Wernicke's area; sensory aspects
• C) Broca's area; motor aspects
• D) Broca's area; sensory aspects
• E) the angular gyrus; written and spoken integration

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Definitions:

Elaborative Rehearsal

A memory technique that involves thinking about the meaning of the term to be remembered, as opposed to simply repeating the word to yourself over and over.

Long-term Storage

The part of memory where information is stored for extended periods of time, potentially for a lifetime.

Recency Effect

The psychological phenomenon where the most recently presented items or experiences are most likely to be remembered.

Short-term Storage

A part of the memory system where information is held temporarily for a short period, typically seconds to minutes.