Asked by Brandon LaMacchio on Feb 18, 2024
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A person who finds it difficult to unravel the underlying meaning of a proverb and is able to interpret it only in its literal sense is most likely to be experiencing:
A) an onset of aphasia.
B) a neurocognitive disorder.
C) a severe intellectual disability.
D) Tourette's disorder.
Aphasia
Impaired ability to produce and comprehend language.
- Limited ability to comprehend abstract concepts.
- Challenges in interpreting metaphors or symbolic expressions.
- Difficulty in understanding figurative language.
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JT
Jacob TaylorFeb 18, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Difficulty in understanding figurative language, such as proverbs, is often a symptom of a neurocognitive disorder, such as Alzheimer's disease or frontotemporal dementia. It is not typical of an onset of aphasia, severe intellectual disability, or Tourette's disorder.
Learning Objectives
- Limited ability to comprehend abstract concepts.
- Challenges in interpreting metaphors or symbolic expressions.
- Difficulty in understanding figurative language.