Which of the following statements is true of Foreign Accent Syndrome (FAS)?

Which of the following statements is true of Foreign Accent Syndrome (FAS)?




A)
FAS is a phenomenon only documented in English-speaking individuals.
B)
Damage to the cerebellum may lead to changes in the rhythm of speech or accent.
C)
It is likely caused by damage to Wernicke's Area, related to speech production.
D)
An individual with FAS will adapt one existing accent following head trauma.



Answer: B