Following severe brain damage, Paris cannot speak voluntarily or understand others talking to him. However, he can sometimes repeat words said to him. He has a condition known as
A) visual agnosia.
B) the split-brain syndrome.
C) auditory agnosia.
D) Balint's syndrome.
E) isolation aphasia.

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Isolation aphasia, also known as transcortical sensory aphasia, is characterized by the ability to repeat words or phrases despite significant difficulties in voluntary speech and comprehension. This condition fits the description of Paris's symptoms.

Following Severe Brain Damage, Paris Cannot Speak Voluntarily or Understand