Which of the following things would have been the most difficult for the famous individual described by Carl Wernicke,compared to before his stroke?
A)Understanding a speech
B)Painting a picture
C)Singing a song
D)Riding a horse

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According to Carl Wernicke's description, the famous individual had damage to their posterior superior temporal gyrus, which is responsible for language comprehension. Therefore, understanding a speech would have been the most difficult compared to before the stroke. The other options (painting a picture, singing a song, riding a horse) are not necessarily dependent on language comprehension.

Which of the Following Things Would Have Been the Most