2020/1 PSYCHOLINGUISTICS

APHASIA

—  An impairment of language function because of localized brain damage

—  Leads to difficulty in understanding and /or producing linguistic forms.

—  Caused by a stroke or accident.

—  Depending on the area and extent of the damage

¡  May be able to speak but not write, or vice versa

¡  Other deficiencies in language comprehension and production, such as being able to sing but not speak.