Sadao Seems to Make the Same Mistakes Over and Over

question 143

Multiple Choice

Sadao seems to make the same mistakes over and over again.His friends are constantly telling him,"Don't do that.Remember how badly it turned out the last time!" But Sadao never listens.He insists,every time,that this is a new situation.According to somatic marker theory,Sadao most likely has damage to his:

• A) amygdala
• B) hippocampus
• C) frontal lobes
• D) prefrontal cortex

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Definitions:

Dominant Brain Wave

The most prominent pattern of electrical activity in the brain at any given time, often associated with a specific state of consciousness.

Beta Waves

Brain wave patterns associated with active consciousness, alertness, and cognitive processing.

Evolutionary Roots

The fundamental aspects or beginnings of something that can be traced back to its origin in the evolutionary history of a species, highlighting how traits or behaviors have been shaped by natural selection.

Consciousness

A state of being aware of and able to think about one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, etc.