In a Teasing Experiment, People with Orbitofrontal Injuries and Control

question 19

Multiple Choice

In a teasing experiment, people with orbitofrontal injuries and control participants were asked to make up nicknames for an experimenter whom they did not know well. What were the results?

• A)The control participants chose flattering nicknames, whereas the people with orbitofrontal injuries chose unflattering ones.
• B)The people with orbitofrontal injuries chose flattering nicknames, whereas the control participants chose unflattering ones.
• C)The control participants refused to perform the task, finding the idea socially inappropriate.
• D)The people with orbitofrontal injuries refused to perform the task, finding the idea socially inappropriate.

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