Asked by Manuel Franco on Apr 24, 2024
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You are less likely to have language lateralized to the left hemisphere of the brain if you are ______.
A) a split-brained patient
B) right-handed
C) left-handed
D) a male
Lateralized
Refers to the specialization of brain functions in either the left or right hemisphere of the brain.
Left Hemisphere
The left side of the brain, known to predominantly manage tasks related to logic, language, and analytical thinking.
- Understand the role of lateralization in language processing and its effects on aphasia.
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Sophia Espinel7 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Language functions are more likely to be distributed across both hemispheres in left-handed individuals compared to right-handed individuals, who typically have language functions predominantly in the left hemisphere.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the role of lateralization in language processing and its effects on aphasia.