Asked by Samantha Lloyd on Sep 26, 2024
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Malcolm is diagnosed with Broca's aphasia.When asked why he is in the hospital,how is he likely to respond
A) "I don't know I don't remember anything since I woke up the day of the game."
B) "Head…no good…speech can't say talk you know?"
C) "…" Malcolm will react as if he heard nothing.
D) "I'm happy are you pretty? You look tomato!"
Broca's Aphasia
A neurological condition characterized by difficulties in speech production, often due to damage in the Broca's area of the brain.
- Recognize the impact of brain injuries on behavior and cognitive functions.
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Shane Presley2 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Broca's aphasia affects the ability to speak fluently and convey thoughts accurately, but does not cause memory loss. The response "Head...no good...speech can't say talk you know?" reflects this difficulty in speaking and showing that Malcolm is aware of his condition.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the impact of brain injuries on behavior and cognitive functions.