Strokes Damaging the Left Side of the Brain Typically Affect

question 32

Multiple Choice

Strokes damaging the left side of the brain typically affect ____, as well as physical movement on the right half of the body; whereas strokes occurring within the right hemisphere can ____ in addition to impairing motor movement on the left side of the body.

• A) speech and language proficiency; impair judgment and short-term memory
• B) impair judgment and short-term memory; speech and language proficiency
• C) empathic abilities; increase impulsivity
• D) impulsivity; decrease empathic abilities

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Definitions:

Situational Factors

External factors in the environment that can influence an individual's behavior and decision-making processes.

Motive States

Motive states are psychological states that drive an individual to engage in behaviors aimed at achieving specific goals or fulfilling needs.

Aggressive

Exhibiting forceful behavior or attitudes often with the intent to dominate or control.

Motivation Theories

Theoretical frameworks that attempt to explain what drives individuals to act in certain ways and how motivation influences behavior.