Early studies of brain damage indicated that patients who lacked the ability to easily understand spoken language often had damage to:
A)an area known as Broca's area
B)the right side of the brain
C)an area known as Wernicke's area
D)the cerebellum

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Patients who lack the ability to understand spoken language often have damage to Wernicke's area, which is responsible for language comprehension. Broca's area is responsible for language production, the right side of the brain is more involved in spatial reasoning and creativity, and the cerebellum is involved in motor coordination.

Early Studies of Brain Damage Indicated That Patients Who Lacked