Which Statement Is TRUE of the Role of the Right

question 107

Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE of the role of the right cerebral hemisphere in language capabilities?

• A)It contains Broca's and Wernicke's areas and is critically involved in both the production and understanding of language.
• B)Divided visual field techniques reveal that it plays an extremely limited role in language comprehension.
• C)It plays a supportive role in speech production but not language comprehension.
• D)It plays a supportive role in language comprehension and can assume greater functions with injury to the left hemisphere.

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Definitions:

Long-term Memory

The phase of the memory system that is capable of storing information for long periods, sometimes throughout life.

Episodic Memory

The ability to recall specific events from one's past, including the context in which they occurred.

Semantic Memory

A type of long-term memory involving the capacity to recall words, concepts, or numbers, which is essential for the understanding of language and ideas.

Episodic Memory

Episodic memory enables individuals to recall personal experiences and specific events, including the context and the associated emotions.