Which type of aphasia is often associated with poor comprehension?

The type of aphasia that is often associated with poor comprehension is known as receptive aphasia, also referred to as Wernicke’s aphasia. Individuals with this condition typically have significant difficulties understanding spoken and written language. While they may produce fluent speech that sounds normal, their sentences often lack meaning, and they struggle to comprehend what others are saying. This disconnect occurs because the region of the brain affected in receptive aphasia is primarily involved in language processing and comprehension.

In contrast, global aphasia represents a more severe form that affects both expressive and receptive language capabilities, but it encompasses more extensive language dysfunction rather than solely comprehension difficulties. Expressive aphasia, often referred to as Broca's aphasia, primarily impacts speech production and the ability to form grammatically correct sentences while comprehension is generally better preserved.