Zeke has no problem understanding what other people say to him, but he has difficulty producing spoken language. If Zeke's problem stems from damage to the cerebral cortex, the damage would MOST likely be in
A)Wernicke's area.
B)Broca's area.
C)the cerebellum.
D)the right parietal lobe.

Question

Zeke has no problem understanding what other people say to him, but he has difficulty producing spoken language. If Zeke's problem stems from damage to the cerebral cortex, the damage would MOST likely be in ​
A)Wernicke's area.
B)Broca's area.
C)the cerebellum.
D)the right parietal lobe.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Broca's area is responsible for speech production and language processing. Damage to this area can result in difficulty producing spoken language, which aligns with Zeke's symptoms.

Zeke Has No Problem Understanding What Other People Say to Him