Why Do Individuals with Prefrontal Cortex Damage Often Make Bad

question 98

Multiple Choice

 Why do individuals with prefrontal cortex damage often make bad decisions?

• A) They can't understand complexly worded questions.
• B) They don't anticipate the unpleasantness of likely outcomes.
• C) They conform readily to whatever other people are doing.
• D) They can't predict the consequences of one decision or another.

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Definitions:

Helper T Cell

Subset of T lymphocytes that increases the activity of B cells and T cells.

Cytokines

Small proteins released by cells, especially in the immune system, that have a specific effect on interactions and communications between cells.

Effector T Cells

A type of T cell that actively responds to a pathogen by directly killing infected host cells or by signaling other immune responses.

Lymphatic Trunks

These are large lymphatic vessels that drain lymph from different parts of the body into the bloodstream.