An acquaintance of yours has suffered a stroke and as a result, the person can no longer produce meaningful speech. Research suggests that which of the following is most likely? Your acquaintance is ________.
A)male and the stroke was in the left hemisphere
B)male and the stroke was in the right hemisphere
C)female and the stroke was in the left hemisphere
D)female and the stroke was in the right hemisphere

Question

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The inability to produce meaningful speech after a stroke is often associated with damage to the left hemisphere of the brain, where the language centers such as Broca's area are located. This condition is known as aphasia. The gender of the individual (male or female) does not directly influence the likelihood of aphasia occurring from a stroke; however, the question implies a single most likely scenario without providing a basis for gender differentiation, making the correct answer focus on the location of the stroke in the left hemisphere.

An Acquaintance of Yours Has Suffered a Stroke and as a Result