What Is the Logic Behind a Prefrontal Lobotomy

question 117

Multiple Choice

What is the logic behind a prefrontal lobotomy?

• A) Destroy the emotion centers associated with violent behavior.
• B) Reduce the patient to a vegetative state to eliminate problematic behavior.
• C) Eliminate the inhibitory circuits in the limbic system.
• D) Prevent disturbing thoughts from reaching subcortical brain structures.

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