After a stroke, a patient appears to be unable to understand words spoken to her. The patient can produce speech but cannot seem to comprehend it. What is a likely explanation for these symptoms?

A) damage to the auditory cortex
B) damage to Broca's area
C) damage to Wernicke's area
D) damage to the motor cortex


C) damage to Wernicke's area

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A. reuptake blocker. B. pre-agent. C. antagonist. D. agonist.

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According to Matsumoto (2000), _______ of collectivists' self-descriptors relate to their social groups

a. 20% b. 40% c. 60% d. 80%

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Groups of people with whom one compares oneself are called __________

a) associates b) cohorts c) reference groups d) social references

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