What Effects Is Damage to the Frontal Areas of the Brain

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Essay

What effects is damage to the frontal areas of the brain likely to have?

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Definitions:

James-Lange Theory

A theory of emotion that suggests emotions occur as a result of physiological reactions to events.

Physiological Responses

Automatic reactions of the body to the environment, including heartbeat, breathing rate, and muscle tension among others.

Emotion-Arousing

Referring to stimuli or situations that evoke an emotional response.

Parasympathetic Activity

The aspect of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy by slowing the heart rate, increasing intestinal and gland activity, and relaxing sphincter muscles.