Tamara sustained a brain injury and as a result cannot comprehend speech. Her doctors note that she speaks fluently, but her words are streams of speech that lack meaning. Which of the following disorders best explains Tamara's symptoms?

A. Dyslexia
B. Broca's aphasia
C. Wernicke's aphasia
D. Bipolar disorder


Answer: C

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