James, at age 4, can follow verbal directions but does not talk. He does not have an organic or physiological abnormality. His problem can be described as
A)an inner language disorder.
B)receptive aphasia.
C)expressive aphasia.
D)acquired aphasia.
E)a central language disorder.

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James's ability to follow verbal directions but inability to talk without any organic or physiological abnormality suggests he has expressive aphasia. This condition affects the ability to produce language but does not impair understanding.

James, at Age 4, Can Follow Verbal Directions but Does