Psy 402 Topic 7 DQ 1
Compare and contrast two different forms of aphasia. What part of the brain is specifically
affected by each form and how would this affect the mental lexicon?
Aphasia is defined as the loss of ability to understand or express speech, caused by
brain damage. Aphasia affects a person's ability to express and understand written and spoken
language.Once the underlying cause is treated, the main treatment for aphasia is speech
therapy. It can occur suddenly after a stroke or head injury, or develop slowly from a growing
Compare and contrast two different forms of aphasia. What part of the brain is specifically
affected by each form and how would this affect the mental lexicon?
Aphasia is defined as the loss of ability to understand or express speech, caused by
brain damage. Aphasia affects a person's ability to express and understand written and spoken
language.Once the underlying cause is treated, the main treatment for aphasia is speech
therapy. It can occur suddenly after a stroke or head injury, or develop slowly from a growing
