pitch correct answers frequency with which the vocal folds vibrate
intonation correct answers pitch movement within an utterance
language correct answers a socially shared code for representing concepts through the use of
arbitrary symbols and rule-governed combinations of those symbols
Form correct answers syntax, morphology, phonology
Content correct answers semantics
Use correct answers pragmatics
Semantics correct answers Meaning of words and sentences
aphasia correct answers "Without Language." Results from localized brain damage
Pragmatics correct answers the appropriate use of language in different contexts
intelligibility correct answers The ability to understand what has been detected auditorially
dialects correct answers a linguistic variation that is attributable primarily to geographic
region or foreign language background. Includes features of form, content, and use
cerbellum correct answers lower brain structure consisting of two hemispheres that smoothly
regulates and coordinates the control of purposeful movement, including very complex and
fine-motor activities. revises the the transmission from the cortex's motor strip to produce
accurate, precise movements. important for motor skill learning
alexia correct answers Reading problems. Clients may be unable to recognize even common
words they use in their speech and writing. Paraphasia and neologisms may also be present.
agraphia correct answers difficulty writing
Agrammatism correct answers omission of grammatical elements
ischemic stroke correct answers a cerebrovascular accident resulting from a complete or
partial blockage or occlusion of the arteries transporting blood to the brain
hemorrhage stroke correct answers a type of stroke resulting from the weakening of arterial
walls that burst under pressure
Alzheimer's disease (AD) correct answers a cortical pathology that affects primarily memory,
language, or visuospatial skills as a result of diffuse brain atrophy; presenile dementia