As a result of hitting his head, Jamal can hear people talk, but he is unable to understand what they are saying. Which deficit best describes his symptoms?

A. Wernicke's aphasia
B. Broca's aphasia
C. transcortical sensory aphasia
D. pure word deafness


Answer: D

Psychology

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