A person with Wernicke's aphasia will demonstrate
A) halting speech.
B) inability to produce speech.
C) nonsensical speech.
D) normal ability to comprehend speech.

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Wernicke's aphasia is characterized by fluent but nonsensical speech, also known as "word salad." This is because the person with this type of aphasia has difficulty understanding and selecting the correct words to express their thoughts, leading to jumbled and often incomprehensible speech. They may also struggle with language comprehension, leading to difficulty understanding what others are saying to them.

A Person with Wernicke's Aphasia Will Demonstrate