Deficits in Executive Functions Results in an Inability to Effectively

question 11

Multiple Choice

Deficits in executive functions results in an inability to effectively problem-solve,plan,initiate,organise,monitor and inhibit complex behaviours.These functions are normally associated with which area of the brain?

• A)The neocortex
• B)The corpus callosum
• C)The cerebellum
• D)The prefrontal cortex

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Definitions:

James-Lange Theory

Emotions result from the experience of physiological reactions in the body.

Fear

An emotional response to a perceived threat, which can be real or imagined, leading to fight, flight, or freeze reactions.

Trembling

Involuntary shaking movements of the body, which can occur due to emotional stress, fear, or medical conditions.

Introductory Psychology

A foundational course in psychology that covers basic concepts, theories, and research findings in the field.