Chapter 8- Adult Language Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What is aphasia?
A
an acquired language disorder that typically results from injury to the left cerebral hemisphere
2
Q
What is the most common cause of aphasia?
A
Stroke
3
Q
What is the acquired cognitive disorder associated with damage to the right cerebral hemisphere?
A
Right-hemisphere dysfunction (RHD)
4
Q
What involves a loss of linguistic and cognitive abilities due to a progressive brain disease?
A
Dementia
5
Q
What is the typical language dominant hemisphere?
A
Left
6
Q
What is stroke also called?
A
Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
7
Q
What does aphasia literally mean?
A
The absence of language
8
Q
Does aphasia cover both spoken and written language?
A
YES
