Case Studies of People Who Have Lost the Ability to Feel

question 501

True/False

Case studies of people who have lost the ability to feel emotion because of damage to specific brain areas show that they often make disastrous decisions, despite having normal or superior reasoning abilities.

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Definitions:

Finish The Thought

A cognitive exercise aimed at completing an idea or sentence to understand underlying thoughts or feelings.

SAD

Seasonal Affective Disorder, a type of depression that occurs at a specific time of the year, usually in winter.

Depression

A common and serious mood disorder that negatively affects how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and/or a lack of interest in activities.

Winter Months

The coldest season of the year in polar and temperate zones, typically marked by the shortest days and lowest average temperatures.