Consider the Case of Eliot (Damasio,1994),who Had Frontal Lobe Surgery

question 106

Multiple Choice

Consider the case of Eliot (Damasio,1994) ,who had frontal lobe surgery to remove a tumor.What did we learn with regard to the brain's use of emotional information?

• A)Emotions act as the gateway for social intelligence by establishing limits for and patterns of appropriate behaviors that promote survival.
• B)Emotions regulate higher order cognition by allowing the mind to integrate concrete knowledge with abstract reasoning.
• C)Emotions set the stage for forming strong connections with other individuals and establishing long-lasting bonds.
• D)Emotions provide a bridge to past experiences that can be used to set priorities such as approach and avoidance.

Understand the value of summarizing health records to establish priorities for future health programs.

Understand the purpose and benefits of creating a family genogram in healthcare.

Recognize the impact of decreased funding on traditional public and private healthcare systems.

Identify appropriate communication strategies for healthcare professionals when discussing sensitive information with patients.

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