Carlos had a stroke and although he has recovered many of his motor skills, he still has considerable difficulty with language. It is almost impossible for Carlos to produce speech, although he comprehends both written and spoken language quite well. Carlos is demonstrating characteristics of _____aphasia.
A)left-hemisphere
B)Broca's
C)Wernicke's
D)right-hemisphere

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Broca's aphasia is characterized by difficulty in speech production while comprehending language well. This is because Broca's area, located in the left frontal lobe, is responsible for the production of speech. Carlos displays symptoms consistent with Broca's aphasia, as he has recovered motor skills but has difficulty with speech production.

Carlos Had a Stroke and Although He Has Recovered Many