Asher Suffered Damage When a Tumor Was Removed from His

question 142

Multiple Choice

Asher suffered damage when a tumor was removed from his brain.As a result,he becomes sexually aroused at irregular and inappropriate times.Of the following,which area of Asher's brain was most likely damaged?

• A) thalamus
• B) cerebellum
• C) hypothalamus
• D) medulla

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Definitions:

Predictive Validity

The extent to which a score on a scale or test predicts future performance on a related outcome.

Construct Validity

The degree to which a test or instrument measures the theoretical concept it is intended to measure.

Cognitive Deficits

Impairments in mental processes such as thinking, memory, and reasoning.

Learning Disabilities

Neurodevelopmental disorders that affect the brain's ability to receive, process, store, respond to, and communicate information, leading to challenges in learning.