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.

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Definitions:

Drives Satisfaction

The process of fulfilling biological and psychological needs or desires that motivate behaviors.

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of personality that represents internalized moral standards and ideals, guiding behavior towards socially acceptable actions.

Archetype

In psychology, universal, innate models or symbols found in the unconscious that shape human thoughts, behaviors, and experiences.

Moral Guardian

An individual or entity that assumes the responsibility of guiding others towards what they perceive as moral or ethical behavior.