Emily's Left Prefrontal Cortex Was Damaged as the Result of an Automobile

question 30

Multiple Choice

Emily's left prefrontal cortex was damaged as the result of an automobile accident. As a result, her friends are most likely to notice that:

• A) she has begun to experience excessive euphoria.
• B) she can recognize them by voice but not by sight.
• C) she seems to have lost her capacity for joy.
• D) she "forgets" to be afraid in situations that should involve fear.

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Definitions:

Social Provocations

Situations or actions that elicit social reactions, often used in the study of aggression or conflict resolution.

Self-Esteem

An individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth or personal value.

Social Anxiety Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by intense fear and avoidance of social situations due to worries about being judged or embarrassed.

Nurture

The process of caring for and encouraging the growth or development of someone or something.