Question

17 multiple choice 1 point
which of the following defines wernickes area?
the brain region responsible for language production
the brain region responsible for language comprehension
the brain area responsible for intelligence
the brain region responsible for plasticity

18 multiple choice 1 point
mr. daniel continues to speak fluently and grammatically following a brain injury. however, what he says makes absolutely no sense. mrs. clemens has trouble speaking fluently though she has no problem understanding the speech of others. mr. daniel appears to be suffering from _____. mrs. clemens appears to be suffering from _____
wernickes aphasia; brocas aphasia
wernickes aphasia; wernickes aphasia
brocas aphasia; brocas aphasia
brocas aphasia; wernickes aphasia

19 multiple choice 1 point
nathans score on the wechsler adult intelligence scale (wais) was 100. nathans score indicates that he is in the:
normal or average range of scores for his chronological age group.
above-average range of scores for his chronological age group.
below-average range of scores for his chronological age group.
upper 2 percent of scores for his chronological age group.

Explanation:

Analyze Wernicke's Area function

Wernicke's area is a region of the brain located in the posterior temporal lobe of the left hemisphere. It is primarily responsible for the comprehension of written and spoken language. This distinguishes it from Broca's area, which is responsible for language production.

Diagnose the language deficits

Mr. Daniel speaks fluently and grammatically, but his speech makes no sense (fluent aphasia). This is the classic presentation of Wernicke's aphasia. Mrs. Clemens has trouble speaking fluently but can understand others (non-fluent aphasia). This is the classic presentation of Broca's aphasia. Therefore, Mr. Daniel suffers from Wernicke's aphasia, and Mrs. Clemens suffers from Broca's aphasia.

Interpret the WAIS intelligence score

Using the History of Intelligence Testing knowledge point, we know that the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) is standardized so that the mean (average) score is 100 with a standard deviation of 15. A score of 100 lies exactly at the center of the normal distribution, indicating that Nathan's score is in the normal or average range of scores for his chronological age group.

Answer:

Question 17

• the brain region responsible for language production
• the brain region responsible for language comprehension (Correct answer)
• the brain area responsible for intelligence
• the brain region responsible for plasticity

Question 18

• Wernicke's aphasia; Broca's aphasia (Correct answer)
• Wernicke's aphasia; Wernicke's aphasia
• Broca's aphasia; Broca's aphasia
• Broca's aphasia; Wernicke's aphasia

Question 19

• normal or average range of scores for his chronological age group. (Correct answer)
• above-average range of scores for his chronological age group.
• below-average range of scores for his chronological age group.
• upper 2 percent of scores for his chronological age group.