Ch.7 Malfunctioning Brains Flashcards
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Characteristics of Broca’s aphasia
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A Broca’s patient cannot speak fluently and they use words such as “uh” as they struggle to find the correct word.
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Characteristics of Wernicke’s aphasia
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A Wernicke’s patient speaks fluently and would think they are speaking normally, but they don’t realise that what they are saying can not be understood by the listener because they are speaking gibberish.
3
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What is spatial neglect?
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Spatial neglect is a disorder in which the person ignores what they can see on the left side of the body.
4
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What are some common causes of brain damage?
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Car accident Blows to the head Falls or accidents Stroke Tumours Strangulation, choking or drowning Infection Toxic substances
