Brain and Language PDF
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This document discusses Wernicke's aphasia, a language disorder affecting the brain. It includes a description of the symptoms exhibited by individuals with the condition and the locations in the brain impacted. The document also includes a recap of Broca's and Wernicke's aphasia, likely part of a lecture or presentation.
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In 1874: another brain comes along… Carl Wernicke examines a brain which shows damage in a different area (temporal lobe). 28 Wernicke’s Aphasia 29 Wernicke’s Aphasia • Speech is fluent, but doesn’t make much sense. • Syntactic structure usually not affected. • Problems with word choice and me...
In 1874: another brain comes along… Carl Wernicke examines a brain which shows damage in a different area (temporal lobe). 28 Wernicke’s Aphasia 29 Wernicke’s Aphasia • Speech is fluent, but doesn’t make much sense. • Syntactic structure usually not affected. • Problems with word choice and meaning. • May also be referred to as semantic aphasia. • May make up words. 30 Recap • Broca’s Aphasia: what is the correct characterization? • A. Syntax impaired; Semantics unimpaired • B. Syntax unimpaired; Semantics impaired 31 Recap • Wernicke’s Aphasia: what is the correct characterization? • A. Syntax impaired; Semantics unimpaired • B. Syntax unimpaired; Semantics impaired 32
