In an abnormal psychology class, you had a guest speaker from a local rehabilitation center that specializes in patients with brain injuries. The speaker discussed the case of a patient who suffered a stroke and lost the ability to speak. However, all of this patient's other abilities remained entirely intact. It is MOST likely that the stroke damaged which part of the patient's brain?

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Broca's area is responsible for speech production. Damage to this area can result in the loss of the ability to speak while leaving other cognitive abilities intact.

In an Abnormal Psychology Class, You Had a Guest Speaker