Ling 209 - Week 12B - Aphasia

What is aphasia?

• A type of memory loss

• A language disorder

• A form of paralysis

• A visual impairment

Which of the following is NOT a type of aphasia?

• Broca's aphasia

• Wernicke's aphasia

• Global aphasia

• Temporal aphasia

Which of the following is a treatment approach for aphasia?

• Physical therapy

• Speech therapy

• Chemotherapy

• Dialysis

What is aphasia primarily caused by?

• Sensory deficit

• Motor deficit

• Brain damage

• Psychiatric disorder

Which language modalities are impaired in aphasia?

• Speaking, listening, reading, and writing

• Smelling, tasting, touching, and seeing

• Walking, running, jumping, and swimming

• Eating, drinking, sleeping, and dreaming

Aphasia is not the result of which of the following?

• General intellectual deficit

• Brain damage

• Language impairment

• Neurogenic disorder

Which of the following is a cause of aphasia?

• Diabetes

• Neurodegeneration

• Hypertension

• Asthma

What type of stroke is listed as a cause of aphasia?

• Hemorrhagic

• Embolic

• Lacunar

• Silent

Which of the following is NOT a cause of aphasia?

• Head trauma

• Tumour

• Infection

• Allergies

What percentage of people who have had a stroke experience aphasia?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%