Which of the Following Brain Areas Was Most Likely Damaged

question 439

Multiple Choice

Which of the following brain areas was most likely damaged if a person loses his or her ability to understand jokes, irony, sarcasm, and the overall context in which something is said?

• A)left hemisphere
• B)right hemisphere
• C)amygdala
• D)corpus callosum

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Definitions:

Receptors

Protein molecules on the surfaces of dendrites and cell bodies that have distinctive shapes and will interact only with specific neurotransmitters.

Activation

in psychology, refers to the arousal level of the central nervous system, influencing alertness and responsiveness to stimuli.

Absolute Thresholds

The smallest intensity of a stimulus that must be present for it to be detected at least half the time by a subject.

Candle Flame

The visible, light-emitting part of a candle where the wax vapor burns, often used to symbolize light, warmth, or celebration.