Temporal Lobe
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The temporal lobe perceives and recognizes verbal material. It is among the most frequently
injured parts of the brain during head injury. A person may have difficulty screening out
distractions. Injury to the upper temporal area can cause someone to misunderstand what is
said. They may also make sounds like words but which are not recognizable as words at all.
They may also misunderstand body language. Emotional changes such as unexplained panic or
unexpected tearfulness may be noted. Left temporal area includes production of speech, naming
and verbal memory. The right temporal area includes musical abilities, foreign languages,
visual memory and comprehension of the environment.
- Memory
- Hearing
- Understanding language (receptive language)
- Organization and sequencing
- Musical Awareness