Dave is asked a series of questions by a neuropsychologist such as,"Please describe the weather outside today." Speaking with ease Dave replies,"The traffic on the way to your office was awful,I could not use my airplane because it was stuck in the garage." In which area of his brain does Dave have damage?
A)Broca's
B)Wernicke's
C)Ranvier's
D)M'Naghten's

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Dave's response is an example of Wernicke's aphasia, which is the result of damage to the posterior part of the left temporal lobe. This area is responsible for understanding and processing language, and individuals with Wernicke's aphasia often have difficulty with language comprehension and produce fluent but nonsensical speech. Dave's response did not answer the question and was not related to the topic, indicating a disruption in his language processing abilities.

Dave Is Asked a Series of Questions by a Neuropsychologist