What do different patterns of aphasia tell us about the organisation of language?
a) That language comprehension and production are controlled by the Wernicke's area of the brain alone, therefore if that area is damaged then both will be impacted
b) This is dependent on the neuroplasticity of the individual
c) That there are several areas of the brain that are involved in language comprehension and/or production
d) That it is an important consideration to make when thinking about the origins of fine motor control
Answer: c) That there are several areas of the brain that are involved in language comprehension and/or production
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