Sign language speakers with brain damage to Wernicke's area will show ______.
A)no changes because Wernicke's area is used only for spoken speech
B)an impaired ability to interpret emotional expressions
C)an impaired ability to understand sign language
D)a heightened awareness of auditory stimuli

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Wernicke's area is responsible for processing language comprehension, including sign language. Damage to this area can result in difficulty understanding and interpreting language, including sign language.

Sign Language Speakers with Brain Damage to Wernicke's Area Will