What are the major features of Wernicke's aphasia?

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will include: Wernicke's aphasia results from damage to Wernicke's area. Symptoms include rapid, fluent, but meaningless speech and limited to no comprehension. Sound substitutions and neologisms occur frequently. Surprisingly, the patient seems unaware of his or her difficulties and does not seem to experience distress due to the condition.

Psychology

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What will be an ideal response?

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