Impaired Mathematical and Spatial Reasoning Is Especially Likely to Be

question 22

Multiple Choice

Impaired mathematical and spatial reasoning is especially likely to be linked with damage to association areas in the

• A)parietal lobes.
• B)temporal lobes.
• C)occipital lobes.
• D)frontal lobes.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the regulation of certain metabolic processes and other activities of the autonomic nervous system, including hunger, thirst, and body temperature.

Cingulate

A part of the brain within the cerebral cortex, involved in emotional and cognitive processing.

Brain Stem

The lower extension of the brain where it connects to the spinal cord, responsible for controlling basic life functions such as breathing and heart rate.

fMRI Research

A scientific methodology that uses Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging to observe brain activity and understand how different areas of the brain function while performing tasks or responding to stimuli.