A neuropsychologist is describing several patients at a case conference.He says John does not know the names of common objects,such as shoes,shirts,and screwdrivers.Jill does not know how to use such objects.What terms will he use to describe John and Jill's difficulties?

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John's difficulty in not knowing the names of common objects is a symptom of aphasia, specifically anomia, which refers to difficulties with word retrieval. 
Jill's difficulty in not knowing how to use common objects is a symptom of apraxia, specifically ideomotor apraxia, which refers to difficulties with performing learned movements despite intact motor function and understanding of the task.

A Neuropsychologist Is Describing Several Patients at a Case Conference