Ben and Quinn both have lesions in their left frontal lobes.Ben has trouble producing speech;Quinn has difficulties comprehending speech.Both Ben and Quinn are likely to receive a diagnosis of

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Ben's trouble producing speech and Quinn's difficulty comprehending speech both indicate a language impairment, which is a hallmark of aphasia. Additionally, the left frontal lobe is an area commonly associated with language processing. Neglect syndrome involves a failure to attend to or perceive stimuli from one side of the body or environment, apraxia involves difficulty executing voluntary movements despite intact motor function, and agnosia involves a failure to recognize familiar objects or people. These conditions do not fit the symptoms of Ben and Quinn's lesions.

Ben and Quinn Both Have Lesions in Their Left Frontal