People with Frontal Lobe Injuries and Control Participants Were Asked

question 50

Multiple Choice

People with frontal lobe injuries and control participants were asked to figure out a way to clean a floor when there are no towels. Which of the following statements would be associated with frontal lobe patients and not controls?

• A)"The floor is dirty."
• B)"Just take your blouse off and clean it with that."
• C)"We can clean the floor with the soles of our shoes."
• D)"We need a cloth or paper to clean the floor."

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Definitions:

Stimulus Discrimination

The ability of an individual to distinguish between similar stimuli and respond differently to each.

Selective Comprehension

The process by which individuals interpret information in a manner that is consistent with their pre-existing beliefs, attitudes, and expectations, often leading to biased understanding.

Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character, which can influence their preferences and behaviors.

Consistent Behaviors

Actions that are uniform and regular in nature, demonstrating reliability and predictability in a person or system.