Perception of prosody was
A)better in patients with left hemisphere damage than patients with right hemisphere damage.
B)better in patients with right hemisphere damage than patients with left hemisphere damage.
C)not impaired in patients with either right or left hemisphere damage.
D)equally impaired in patients with either right or left hemisphere damage.

Question

Perception of prosody was 
A)better in patients with left hemisphere damage than patients with right hemisphere damage. 
B)better in patients with right hemisphere damage than patients with left hemisphere damage. 
C)not impaired in patients with either right or left hemisphere damage. 
D)equally impaired in patients with either right or left hemisphere damage.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Prosody, which involves the rhythm, stress, and intonation of speech, is typically processed in the right hemisphere of the brain. Therefore, patients with right hemisphere damage often have more difficulty perceiving prosody compared to those with left hemisphere damage.

Perception of Prosody Was