Simon Has Damage to His Prefrontal Cortex

question 202

Multiple Choice

Simon has damage to his prefrontal cortex. It is most likely that he:

• A) has difficulty in emotional regulation.
• B) has lost the capacity to determine the emotional importance of incoming information.
• C) feels excessively manic and euphoric.
• D) feels excessively depressed.

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Definitions:

Taste Buds

Small sensory organs found on the tongue, capable of detecting the five elements of taste perception: sweetness, bitterness, sourness, saltiness, and umami.

Olfactory Cilia

Hair-like structures located in the nasal passages that are responsible for transmitting odor molecules to the brain, resulting in the sense of smell.

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells or structures in organisms that detect and respond to external stimuli, such as light, sound, or touch.

Gate Control Theory

A theory proposing that the spinal cord contains a neurological "gate" that blocks or allows pain signals to pass to the brain.