PGCC John Speak Up Wernickes Aphasia Biopsychology Discussion

Question Description I’m working on a psychology discussion question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn. Within the field of biopsychology many researchers dedicate themselves to the task studying the brain and the multitude of neurochemicals, brain structures, hemispheres, and communication pathways among different brain regions.  Their work contributes to our evolving understanding of the role the brain plays in behavior, cognition, and emotions. For this week’s discussion we will employ our analytical skills to evaluate four case studies. Through our evaluation of the case studies, we will apply our knowledge of the nervous system, brain structures, and events that can disrupt healthy functioning. Your Task Part 1:Case Reviews:  Review the four case studies provided below. Answer four of the presented questions following each case study. You will need your answers for your main post and your peer follow-ups. Part 2: Main Post:  In order to create a focused community of learning this week we will conduct an analyses exchange. This will be achieved as follows: According to the first letter of your last name, you have been assigned a case study to analyze and address for your main post this week.  Once you’ve identified your assigned case study, carefully compose your responses to four of the assigned questions. Study 4: John (Speak up!) John is a 32-year-old right-handed man who was recently found sprawled on the back patio by his buddy, Fred. When he woke, he had a right facial droop, was dragging his right leg, and did not appear to understand anything said to him. After being rushed to the ER, the doctors diagnosed a dense right hemiparesis (weakness). Doctors also noticed that while his speech was rapid and fluent, he was quite unintelligible. He showed no stilting or slurring of speech, and his overall articulation was fine. John had absolutely no trouble getting words out—the problem was that once they were out, they made no sense! During his neuropsychological assessment, his doctor asked him to repeat sentences such as “will you answer the telephone?” More often than not, he would answer the questions (“yes I will” or “no, it’s on the ground”) rather than repeat the sentence. His spontaneous speech was filled with neologisms (made-up words) and jargon. In fact, one of his doctors commented that John’s speech was reminiscent of the “Jabberwocky” poem by Lewis Carroll (i.e., “Twas brillig, and the slithy toves … Did gyre and gimble in the wabe”).  John was unable to comprehend written text or write coherently (his written work read much like his spoken words sounded; fluent but empty).  And, to all intents and purposes, John seemed completely unaware of his condition. Questions:  Answer Question 5, then respond to at least 3 of the remaining questions: 1. What condition or conditions (there may be more than one possibility) are being described in this case? Let us know why you think this is the case, and provide one website that might justify your position. 2. What brain area or area(s) may be involved (be sure to consider which language functions are compromised too, and be specific as to which hemisphere)? How should they function normally? 3. What could be causing this dysfunction? 4. What do the patient’s symptoms tell you about his/his language abilities and how they may be impaired? 5.  Putting yourself in the role of a professional counselor or biological psychologist, what advice do you have for concerned family or friends regarding the management of their responses to / engagement with John?