Monique is not able to understand spoken language.If Monique's problem stems from damage to the cerebral cortex,the damage would MOST likely be in
A) an area known as Broca's area.
B) the cerebellum.
C) an area known as Wernicke's area.
D) the right parietal lobe.

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Wernicke's area is responsible for language comprehension and damage to this area can result in receptive aphasia, which is difficulty in understanding spoken language. Broca's area, on the other hand, is responsible for language production and damage to this area can result in expressive aphasia, which is difficulty in speaking or writing. The cerebellum is responsible for motor coordination and the right parietal lobe is involved in spatial awareness and processing. Therefore, the most likely area of damage for Monique's problem is Wernicke's area.

Monique Is Not Able to Understand Spoken Language