AP PSYCHOLOGY

COGNITION

THINKING AND LANGUAGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The part of the brain that is involved in language production.
A
Broca
B
Wernicke
C
Aphasia
D
Amygdala
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -New research shows that Broca’s area, located in the frontal cortex and shown here in color, plans the process of speech by interacting with the temporal cortex, where sensory information is processed, and the motor cortex, which controls movements of the mouth.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -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-4: -Broca’s area is located in the posterior–inferior frontal convexity of the neocortex, while Wernicke’s area is localized to the general area where parietal, occipital, and temporal lobes meet (Fig. 3d). For most people, these areas are functional for language primarily in the left hemisphere.

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