If a Patient Has Severe Damage to the Prefrontal Cortex

question 162

Multiple Choice

If a patient has severe damage to the prefrontal cortex, you would predict that he might also have difficulty

• A) identifying visually complex materials.
• B) planning, paying attention and getting organised.
• C) identifying objects by touch.
• D) hearing sounds.

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