Max Has Been Injured in a Car Accident and Has

question 59

Multiple Choice

Max has been injured in a car accident and has had damage to his prefrontal and parietal cortexes. This has caused Max difficulty in judging other's emotions. What other skill can also be assumed to have been negatively influenced for Max?

• A) The ability to engage in prosocial behaviors
• B) The ability to forgive others
• C) The ability to show gratitude toward others
• D) The ability to have empathy toward others

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Definitions:

Equilibrium

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Vilayanur Ramachandran

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The nerve that carries signals from the inner ear to the brain, enabling hearing.