Acquired Brain Injuries (VCE SSCE Psychology): Flashcards

Damage to brain that occurs after birth

Biological, psychological, social

Acquired language disorder from brain damage

Trouble comprehending speech; temporal lobe

Trouble producing fluent speech; frontal lobe

Mild form of TBI

Face, Arms, Speech, Time

Interruption to brain's blood supply or bleeding

Sudden physical trauma from external force damages brain

First few months following injury