A person with damage to the cerebellum would be expected to show
A) sympathetic apraxia.
B) difficulty in arising from a sitting position.
C) jerky, uncoordinated movements.
D) improvements in posture.
E) tremor at rest.

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The cerebellum is responsible for coordinating movement and damage to it can result in uncoordinated and jerky movements, also known as ataxia.

Answer: D 
 Improvements in posture are not typically associated with damage to the cerebellum.

Answer options A, B, and E are not associated with damage to the cerebellum.

A Person with Damage to the Cerebellum Would Be Expected