Question

Damage to Broca's and Wernicke's areas in the brain result in loss of spoken language production and reception in most people. Such damage in deaf people who use sign language results in which of the following?

a. Similar effects for damage in Wernicke's area only
b. Similar effects for damage in Broca's area only
c. Similar effects, but only if there is additional damage in parietal regions and the cerebellum
d. Similar effects on their signing production and reception

Answer 1

Damage to Broca's and Wernicke's areas can result in loss of spoken language production and reception. For deaf people who use sign language, similar effects can be seen on their signing production and reception.

Step-by-step explanation:

Damage to Broca's and Wernicke's areas in the brain can result in a loss of spoken language production and reception. In most people, this loss affects their ability to understand and produce spoken language. For deaf people who use sign language, damage to these areas can also result in similar effects on their signing production and reception. So, the correct answer is option d. Similar effects on their signing production and reception.