Maxine Has Sustained Brain Damage to Her Left Temporal Lobe

question 14

Multiple Choice

Maxine has sustained brain damage to her left temporal lobe, which influences her ability to categorize efficiently. Which of the following is MOST LIKELY to describe the problems that Maxine will face?

• A) She will not be able to categorize objects ever again.
• B) She will lose the ability to discriminate some categories but others will remain unaffected.
• C) She will be able to name objects but not be able to describe what the function of the object is.
• D) She will be able to name fruits but not be able to name vegetables.

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