Language and Brain Lateralization Quiz

What is brain lateralization?

• The capacity to produce distinct syllables

• The localization of cognitive functions in one hemisphere of the brain

• The ability to understand language

• The comprehension of nonverbal components of language

Which hemisphere of the brain is language highly localized in?

• Right hemisphere

• Frontal lobe

• Left hemisphere

• Both hemispheres equally

According to the motor theory of lateralization, what does the left hemisphere control?

• Fine movements

• Visual perception

• Emotional content

• Conceptualization of ideas

What sets humans apart from other animals in terms of language?

• Ability to communicate thoughts

• Ability to learn languages quickly in infancy

• Ability to understand language

• Ability to produce distinct syllables

Which area of the brain is responsible for formulating syllables with our mouths?

• Broca's area

• Wernicke's area

• Primary visual cortex

• Primary auditory cortex

What happens when there is damage to Broca's area?

• Impairment of understanding language

• Impairment of vocalization

• Complete nonsense being spoken

• Loss of fine motor control

Which area of the brain is responsible for the understanding of language?

• Broca's area

• Primary motor cortex

• Wernicke's area

• Primary visual cortex

What is the purpose of the basal nuclei in language processing?

• To analyze words that are heard

• To produce our own speech

• To link the language implementation system with other regions of the cortex

• To interpret nonverbal components of language

What are the components of the Wernicke-Geschwind model?

• Broca's area and Wernicke's area

• Primary visual cortex and angular gyrus

• Primary auditory cortex and arcuate fasciculus

• Primary motor cortex and basal nuclei

What happens when reading aloud according to the Wernicke-Geschwind model?

• Visual information is sent to the primary visual cortex

• Visual information is sent to the primary auditory cortex

• Written words are translated by the angular gyrus

• Comprehension occurs in Broca's area