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nramada

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Ruth experienced a stroke that severely damaged her occipital lobe. We can expect that she has an impairment in her ability to
 
  a. think and talk using good judgment.
  b. walk in a coordinated fashion.
  c. understand what she sees.
  d. do mathematical and word problems.

Question 2

Jerry had a stroke several months ago. Among the changes his family has noticed is that he now blows up over little things, cries over minor problems, and laughs at anything, no matter how silly. Jerry is showing
 
  a. focal brain damage.
  b. impairment of receptive and expressive communication.
  c. impairment of emotional modulation.
  d. affective blunting.


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Answer to Question 1

Right on time. Thanks a bunch.

Answer to Question 2

Great help.



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