Which of the following alternatives CORRECTLY pairs a disorder with an example?
A) specific language impairment-Norbert suffered a stroke in his left frontal lobe and now has trouble producing speech.
B) specific language impairment-Meena has difficulty learning language. Her intelligence, however, is normal.
C) Williams syndrome-Ossie damaged his left temporal lobe in an accident and produces fluent but nonsensical speech
D) Williams syndrome-Pedro does well on IQ tests, but he struggles with language comprehension.

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Specific language impairment refers to difficulty learning language despite normal intelligence, making option B the correct pairing. Option A describes an acquired language disorder caused by brain damage, option C describes a fluent aphasia caused by brain damage, and option D does not match the characteristics of Williams syndrome, which is associated with intellectual disability and unique facial features.

Which of the Following Alternatives CORRECTLY Pairs a Disorder with an Example