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saraeharris

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A person suffering from Broca's aphasia would be expected to
 
  A) show great difficulty in articulating words.
  B) easily articulate words like cigarette.
  C) show fluent, articulate speech.
  D) be unable to answer yes or no questions about object functions.
  E) be unable to read.

Question 2

A person with damage to the right hemisphere would have the most difficulty in
 
  A) reading complex written instructions.
  B) understanding the emotional state of a speaker.
  C) producing speech.
  D) moving the right hand and the right leg.
  E) spelling complicated technical words.



ririgirl15

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Rationale: A person with damage to the right hemisphere would have the most difficulty in understanding the emotional state of a speaker.



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