Anton's grandfather had a stroke. When the family arrives at the hospital, Grandfather is unable to speak. The family gives him some paper and a pencil, but Grandfather is unable to write, either. A speech therapist explains that Grandfather probably knows what he wants to say, but the part of his brain that allows him to produce speech has been damaged by the stroke, causing a condition called _________________. She plans to work with Grandfather to help him learn to speak again.
A)agnosia
B)aphasia
C)apraxia
D)aphonia
E)ataxia

Question

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The condition described, where an individual knows what they want to say but cannot produce speech due to brain damage, is called aphasia.

Anton's Grandfather Had a Stroke