AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

THE CEREBRAL CORTEX

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following statements is true about language processing in the brain?
A
Broca’s area in the left frontal lobe is involved in the production of articulate speech
B
The right hemisphere is where all major language functions are located
C
The comprehension of speech is a function of the cerebellum
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Broca’s area is also known as the motor speech area. It is near the motor cortex and utilized in speech production, located in the inferior frontal gyrus. This area regulates breathing patterns while speaking and vocalizations required for normal speech.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hence, Broca’s area of the brain does not support grammatical processing.

Detailed explanation-3: -Anatomy of Language Broca’s area, located in the left hemisphere, is associated with speech production and articulation. Our ability to articulate ideas, as well as use words accurately in spoken and written language, has been attributed to this crucial area.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: Broca’s area is best described as d) a premotor area for speech sounds. Broca’s area is a small section of the left frontal lobe that is named after Pierre Paul Broca, who identified the area as responsible for the use of spontaneous speech and motor speech control.

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