Violet's speech is slow and labored; however, she can understand the speech of others. Violet suffers from damage to the:
A)frontal lobe.
B)temporal lobe.
C)occipital lobe.
D)parietal lobe.

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Violet's symptoms suggest damage to the frontal lobe, specifically to Broca's area, which is involved in speech production. This condition is known as Broca's aphasia, characterized by slow and labored speech but relatively preserved comprehension.

Violet's Speech Is Slow and Labored; However, She Can Understand