A Patient Recently Suffered a Traumatic Blow to the Head

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient recently suffered a traumatic blow to the head. She reports that she is having social difficulties, such as adding inappropriate comments to conversations. She cannot seem to control these outbursts. Which area of her cortex is most likely affected?

• A)the posterior frontal lobe
• B)the anterior parietal lobe
• C)the anterior frontal lobe
• D)the posterior parietal lobe

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Definitions:

Constructive Condition

A condition inferred by law from the conduct of parties or the circumstances, rather than explicitly stated in a contract.

Materiality

A principle in accounting and law that concerns the significance of an event, fact, or item in the context of decision-making or reporting.

Forfeiture

The loss or giving up of something as a penalty for wrongdoing or breach of contract.

Reasonable Expectations

The anticipation or belief regarding a particular outcome or behavior under ordinary circumstances by a reasonable person.