Localisation of function Flashcards
1
Q
Although language is a whole brain task, what does Broca’s area specialise in?
A
Speech production
2
Q
What does Wernicke’s area specialised in?
A
Speech comprehension
3
Q
What is the left hemisphere specialised in?
A
More specialised for the analysis of sequences of stimuli occurring quickly and sequentially. And specialised in language comprehension and production.
4
Q
What is the right hemisphere specialised in?
A
The analysis of space and geometrical shapes. It is involved in organising a narrative in selecting and assembling the elements of what we want to say.
5
Q
What does the right hemisphere help us understand?
A
Prosody (rhythm, stress and recognising emotion in tone of voice) and jokes/humour.
