Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Higher Mental Functions of the Brain: Language01:10

Higher Mental Functions of the Brain: Language

4.0K
Language is a system of communication that allows the expression of thoughts, ideas, and feelings. The brain processes language in both hemispheres.
Language formation and comprehension take place in the dominant hemisphere. The dominant hemisphere is responsible for understanding the meaning of spoken, written, or sign language, as well as the ability to communicate. For most people, the left hemisphere is the dominant one. The right hemisphere, then, gives tone and emotional context to the...
4.0K
Language and Cognition01:27

Language and Cognition

931
Language serves as a bridge between ideas and communication, influencing how individuals perceive and interact with the world. Psychologists have long debated whether language shapes thought or vice versa. This discussion gained grip with Edward Sapir and Benjamin Lee Whorf in the 1940s, who proposed that language determines thought, a concept known as linguistic determinism. They suggested that the vocabulary and structure of a language influence how its speakers think and perceive reality.
931
Lateralization01:28

Lateralization

1.2K
Brain lateralization refers to the division of mental processes and functions between the two hemispheres of the brain, a phenomenon that optimizes neural efficiency and underpins complex abilities in humans. This specialization allows each hemisphere to perform tasks where it has a comparative advantage, facilitating more refined cognitive capabilities across different domains.
1.2K
Association Areas of the Cortex01:21

Association Areas of the Cortex

10.3K
Association areas are regions of the cerebral cortex that do not have a specific sensory or motor function. Instead, they integrate and interpret information from various sources to enable higher cognitive processes such as memory, learning, and decision-making. Some key association areas include the following:
Prefrontal Association Area: This area is located in the frontal lobe and is involved in planning, decision-making, and moderating social behavior. It connects with primary motor areas,...
10.3K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Cultural Influences on Name Agreement: A Set of 237 Standardized Photographs of French Speakers in Quebec and France.

Journal of cognition·2026
Same author

The Effects of Personalized Observation, Execution, and Mental Imagery (POEM) Therapy in Logopenic Primary Progressive Aphasia: A Telepractice-Based Single-Case Study.

Brain sciences·2026
Same author

Transcription-less analysis of five discourse tasks in Laurentian French persons with post-stroke aphasia: Adaptation and reliability.

Cortex; a journal devoted to the study of the nervous system and behavior·2026
Same author

Multilingualism and cognitive reserve in older adults with, or at risk for, Alzheimer's disease: Evidence from resting-state functional connectivity.

Neurobiology of aging·2026
Same author

Core Lexicon in Laurentian French Speakers Without Brain Injury: Development, Validation, and Reliability.

Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHR·2026
Same author

Longitudinal prediction of naming and connected speech in post-stroke aphasia: Contribution of acute white matter characteristics.

Cortex; a journal devoted to the study of the nervous system and behavior·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 17, 2026

Utilizing Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to Improve Language Function in Stroke Patients with Chronic Non-fluent Aphasia
10:15

Utilizing Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to Improve Language Function in Stroke Patients with Chronic Non-fluent Aphasia

Published on: July 2, 2013

18.5K

Maladaptive Plasticity in Aphasia: Brain Activation Maps Underlying Verb Retrieval Errors.

Kerstin Spielmann1, Edith Durand2, Karine Marcotte3

  • 1Rijndam Rehabilitation Institute, P.O. Box 23181, 3001 KD Rotterdam, Netherlands; Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Neural Plasticity
|July 19, 2016
PubMed
Summary

This study investigated maladaptive plasticity in persistent verb anomia. Findings reveal common brain areas for both impaired and successful verb retrieval, highlighting the importance of network-based approaches for understanding anomia recovery.

More Related Videos

Study Design for Navigated Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Speech Cortical Mapping
09:16

Study Design for Navigated Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Speech Cortical Mapping

Published on: March 24, 2023

2.1K
Translational Brain Mapping at the University of Rochester Medical Center: Preserving the Mind Through Personalized Brain Mapping
13:12

Translational Brain Mapping at the University of Rochester Medical Center: Preserving the Mind Through Personalized Brain Mapping

Published on: August 12, 2019

46.7K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 17, 2026

Utilizing Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to Improve Language Function in Stroke Patients with Chronic Non-fluent Aphasia
10:15

Utilizing Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to Improve Language Function in Stroke Patients with Chronic Non-fluent Aphasia

Published on: July 2, 2013

18.5K
Study Design for Navigated Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Speech Cortical Mapping
09:16

Study Design for Navigated Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Speech Cortical Mapping

Published on: March 24, 2023

2.1K
Translational Brain Mapping at the University of Rochester Medical Center: Preserving the Mind Through Personalized Brain Mapping
13:12

Translational Brain Mapping at the University of Rochester Medical Center: Preserving the Mind Through Personalized Brain Mapping

Published on: August 12, 2019

46.7K

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Neurolinguistics
  • Cognitive Rehabilitation

Background:

  • Anomia, characterized by impaired word retrieval, is a primary symptom of aphasia, a language disorder resulting from brain damage.
  • Functional neuroimaging has advanced the study of the neural underpinnings of anomia and its recovery processes.
  • Persistent verb anomia in chronic nonfluent aphasia presents a significant challenge for rehabilitation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate maladaptive neuroplasticity in individuals with chronic nonfluent aphasia experiencing persistent verb anomia.
  • To compare brain activation patterns during semantic verb paraphasia with those of successful verb naming in the same participants.
  • To elucidate the neural mechanisms underlying both impaired and successful word retrieval in aphasia.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized an event-related functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) paradigm.
  • Analyzed brain activation maps during an oral picture-naming task in three male participants with chronic nonfluent aphasia.
  • Compared fMRI data from semantic verb paraphasia with previously acquired data on adaptive plasticity (successful verb naming).

Main Results:

  • Identified overlapping brain activation areas associated with both semantic verb paraphasia (maladaptive plasticity) and successful verb naming (adaptive plasticity).
  • Demonstrated that both impaired and successful word retrieval engage common neural substrates.
  • Indicated that a segregated view of brain areas is insufficient to explain the neural basis of verb anomia and its recovery.

Conclusions:

  • Neuroplasticity in verb anomia involves both adaptive and maladaptive mechanisms within shared neural networks.
  • Understanding anomia recovery requires considering the dynamic interplay within brain networks rather than isolated brain regions.
  • Network-based approaches are crucial for a comprehensive understanding of maladaptive and adaptive neuroplasticity in aphasia.