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. When he asks what terms are used to describe their difficulties, what should he hear?

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John exhibits aphasia, which is difficulty with language, including naming objects. Jill exhibits apraxia, which is difficulty with motor planning and execution, including using objects. Retrograde and anterograde amnesia refer to memory impairments, which do not match the described difficulties of the patients.

A Neuropsychologist Is Describing Several Patients at a Case Conference