Verbal Behavior Is Said to Be a Lateralized Function of the Left

question 103

Multiple Choice

Verbal behavior is said to be a lateralized function of the left hemisphere in that

• A) electrical stimulation of the left hemisphere has less effect on language than does similar stimulation of the right hemisphere.
• B) language problems are more likely to be noted after damage to the left rather than the right hemisphere.
• C) right-handed persons are more likely to have their language center located within the right hemisphere.
• D) most language problems are noted after damage to the right rather than the left hemisphere.
• E) the right hemisphere is most active during our verbal behaviors.

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