What is the primary function of the temporoparietal association area?
Neuro Exam 2 Prep (Ch. 30 and Ch. 22)

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Cognitive intelligence
Self-awareness
Motivation
Social Behavior
Answer explanation
The temporoparietal association area is specialized for understanding communication, directing attention, and comprehending space (p. 521).
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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(T/F): Retrieving, processing, and comprehending the meaning of words occurs in Broca's area.
True
False
Answer explanation
Retrieving, processing, and comprehending the meaning of words occurs in Wernicke's area (p. 521).
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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(T/F): Broca's area provides the grammatical relationship among words when writing, and Wernicke's area provides meaningful words.
True
False
4.
MATCH QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Match the following.
Broca's area
Understanding syntax, instructions for language output
Wernicke's area
Link Wernicke's and Broca's areas
Primary auditory cortex
Classification of sounds (language versus other sounds)
Secondary auditory cortex
Auditory discrimination
Subcortical connections
Auditory comprehension, word retrieval
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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(T/F): People with Wernicke's aphasia often appear to be unaware of the disorder.
True
False
Answer explanation
People with Broca's aphasia usually are aware of their language difficulties and are frustrated by their inability to produce normal language (p. 524).
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What aphasia results from damage to the neurons that connect Wernicke's and Broca's areas?
Conduction aphasia
Global aphasia
Mixed aphasia
Total aphasia
Answer explanation
Mild cases - Both language comprehension and expression are intact, only substitution paraphasia occurs
Severe cases - Speech and writing are meaningless. However, ability to understand written and spoken language is normal
Paraphasia: The use of unintended words or phrases
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
People with _____ cannot produce understandable speech, comprehend spoken language, speak fluently, read, or write.
Global aphasia
Conduction aphasia
Broca's aphasia
Wernicke's aphasia
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