CSDS 285 Chapter 3 part 2

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Aphasia

A language disorder resulting from damage to brain areas responsible for processing language, often caused by a stroke or brain injury.

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Key Functions Affected by Aphasia

Speaking, understanding, reading, and writing.

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Broca’s Aphasia

A type of aphasia characterized by difficulty in speech production, with non-fluent, slow speech and short phrases.

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Characteristics of Broca’s Aphasia

Patients can understand language fairly well but are frustrated by their communication challenges.

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Brain Area Affected in Broca's Aphasia

Located in the left frontal lobe, known as Broca's area.

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Wernicke’s Aphasia

A type of aphasia where speech is fluent but nonsensical, often with invented words and a lack of understanding of language.

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Characteristics of Wernicke’s Aphasia

Patients struggle with understanding spoken and written language and are often unaware of their communication issues.

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Brain Area Affected in Wernicke's Aphasia

Located in the left temporal lobe, known as Wernicke's area.

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Impact of Stroke on Aphasia Recovery

Recovery can vary based on severity and location of brain injury, with factors like early treatment affecting recovery.

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FAST Acronym for Stroke Recognition

Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties, Time to call emergency services.

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Broca’s Area

Critical for speech production; damage leads to difficulty in formulating sentences.

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Wernicke’s Area

Necessary for understanding language; damage results in fluent but nonsensical speech.

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Language Comprehension

The ability to understand language and process information received from others.

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Language Production

The ability to generate spoken or written language as a response.

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Attention in Information Processing

Awareness of stimuli and active engagement with information, involving focus and reaction.

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Discrimination in Information Processing

The ability to identify and distinguish between different stimuli, crucial for comprehension.

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Theory of Mind

Understanding that other people have thoughts, beliefs, and feelings distinct from one's own.

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Importance of Theory of Mind

Enhances empathy and the ability to navigate social situations effectively.

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Recovery Factors in Aphasia

Includes early treatment, overall health, support systems, and size of the affected brain area.

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Memory in Language Processing

The ability to store and recall information, essential in processing and learning new information.

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Associative Organization

An organization strategy that links concepts based on their relationships, enhancing recall.

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