An individual who has developed difficulty speaking but can comprehend speech by others most likely has suffered damage to _______ area in the _______ hemisphere of the brain.
A) Broca's; left
B) Broca's; right
C) Wernicke's; left
D) Wernicke's; right

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Broca's area in the left hemisphere of the brain is responsible for the production of speech, therefore damage to this area can result in difficulty speaking while still being able to comprehend speech by others. Wernicke's area, on the other hand, is responsible for the comprehension of speech, and damage to this area can result in difficulty understanding speech. Damage to the right hemisphere of the brain may affect language abilities but is less likely to result in specific impairments to speech production or comprehension.

An Individual Who Has Developed Difficulty Speaking but Can Comprehend