Terms
The _______ _________ is a network of neurons in the brain's motor cortex.
This is activated when we observe someone doing something
The Mirror system
It is easy to locate the appropriate brain regions associated with language.
False.
This is false because language involves multiple cognitive processes.
Area in front of the brain usually in the left hemisphere responsible for producing speech. (the left inferior frontal gyrus)
Broca's Area
__________ is the discipline that examines how the brain processes language.
Neurolingustics
The left hemisphere is mostly active in language processing for most people.
True.
Area located in the middle of the brain responsible for understanding language
Wernick'es Area
_________ is the notion that each hemisphere of the brain has different functions.
Lateralization
Language processes in the brain are very complex and require several neuroscientific methods to acquire a complete understanding.
True.
Some methods include the fMRI and Event Related potential technique.
- interpreting word meaning
- resolving ambiguities
- combining the meaning of sentences
Both Hemispheres
A person with ________ has difficulty communicating possibly due to brain damage.
Aphasia
Broca's Area deals with receptive-language deficit.
False.
Broca's area involves expressive-language deficit.
- speech perception
- sound interpretation
- meaning
- imagery
Left Hemisphere
__________ is an fMRI technique that collects information as someone performs a series of complex language tasks.
Language Localizer task
Wernicke's aphasia exhibit problems with:
-understanding speech
-comprehending simple instructions
-producing language
True.
- emotional tone
- appreciating humor
- abstract language task
Right Hemisphere