Exploring Anomia

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Which type of aphasia is characterized by difficulty finding words during speech and when asked to name things, but can describe exactly what an object is for?

  • Global aphasia
  • Anomia (correct)
  • Broca's aphasia
  • Wernicke's aphasia

What did the anomic patient in Oliver Sacks' interaction recognize visually, but could not say the word for?

  • Kitchen matches (correct)
  • Fire
  • Candles
  • Lighter

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of anomia?

  • Difficulty with abstract nouns
  • Related to aging (correct)
  • Difficulty finding words during speech
  • Trouble with comprehension or repetition of words

Where is anomia typically localized in the brain?

<p>Temporal lobe (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can people with anomia recognize the relevant word if they are told?

<p>It depends on the severity of their anomia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of aphasia is characterized by trouble with comprehension or repetition of words?

<p>Wernicke's aphasia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a specific difficulty that some patients with anomia may experience?

<p>Names of plants or animals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between anomia and Broca's aphasia?

<p>Anomia affects both word production and comprehension, while Broca's aphasia affects only word production (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of aphasia is characterized by fluent and nonsensical speech?

<p>Wernicke's aphasia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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