Janice Had an Accident That Resulted in Brain Damage

question 152

Multiple Choice

 Janice had an accident that resulted in brain damage. Although her intelligence and personality are unchanged, she does seem to have difficulty understanding communication that depends on people's tone of voice or facial expression. The part of her brain that you might suspect was injured would be some area in the

• A) left temporal lobe.
• B) left side of the orbitofrontal cortex.
• C) left frontal lobe.
• D) right hemisphere.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

The process by which an individual learns to reason, solve problems, and think abstractly, as influenced by stages of mental and physical growth.

Cognitive Development

The process by which individuals learn to reason, problem solve, and develop abstract thought.

Critical Periods

Specific times in an organism's development during which the presence or absence of certain experiences has a long-lasting impact on the individual.

Motivation

Refers to the internal and external factors that stimulate desire and energy in people to be continually interested and committed to a job, role, or subject, or to make an effort to attain a goal.