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Discussion: Visual Perception Disorders

Discussion: Visual Perception Disorders Damage to the parts of the brain that process visual information can lead to a variety of visual agnosias depending on which area is damaged. Some people with agnosia have difficulty recognizing familiar faces or objects, others cannot distinguish color, and still others may not perceive movement. A related phenomenon is

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Assignment: Aphasias

Assignment: Aphasias Aphasias are language disorders that result from damage to the language areas of the brain and affect a person’s ability to communicate. While psychologists and clinicians recognize several different types of aphasia, the most common and best understood are described as fluent aphasia (Wernicke’s aphasia) and non-fluent aphasia (Broca’s aphasia). Aphasias result from

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CNL 525 Topic 5: Case Study Scenarios

CNL 525 Topic 5: Case Study Scenarios Directions: Read the case studies listed below and select one to complete the Topic 5 assignment. Case of Li Mei: “Helping Li Mei Blossom” For several weeks, Li Mei hadn’t been sleeping well. Concerned about sleep problems, her frequent headaches, and general lack of energy, this Taiwanese-American sophomore at

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