Matt Has Sustained Damage to His Anterior Cingulate Cortex

question 67

Multiple Choice

Matt has sustained damage to his anterior cingulate cortex.What sort of disruptions in behavior would we expect to see as a result of this damage?

• A)difficulty with language,making problem solving difficult
• B)an inability to pay attention to anything in his environment for more than a few seconds
• C)difficulty overriding default responses produced by well-practiced behaviors
• D)a form of amnesia

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Definitions:

Max Ringelmann

A psychologist known for identifying the Ringelmann effect, which describes the tendency for individual productivity to decrease as group size increases.

Group Size

The number of individuals forming a social or organizational unit, which can influence dynamics, communication, and effectiveness.

Social Facilitation Theory

The hypothesis that the presence of others can enhance an individual's performance on simple tasks but may impair performance on complex tasks.

Task Performance

Task performance involves the execution of duties or responsibilities effectively and efficiently, often assessed in professional and academic contexts.