Which of the following individuals would be most likely to experience the most severe and permanent disruptions in language abilities following a brain injury?
A) an adult whose injury is to the left hemisphere of the brain
B) an adult whose injury is to the right hemisphere of the brain
C) a child whose injury is to the left hemisphere of the brain
D) a child whose injury is to the right hemisphere of the brain

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Adults who sustain injuries to the left hemisphere of the brain, which is primarily responsible for language processing in most individuals, are more likely to experience severe and permanent disruptions in language abilities compared to injuries in other areas or in children, who have a greater capacity for neural plasticity and recovery.

Which of the Following Individuals Would Be Most Likely to Experience