Which of the Following Statements About the Use of Prefrontal

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the use of prefrontal lobotomies as a treatment is TRUE?

• A) In the 1940's and 1950's researchers experimented on people with mental illnesses and found that prefrontal lobotomies had a calming effect.
• B) A limited form of this treatment is still used today for people who do not respond to drug therapies.
• C) Patients such as Phineas Gage suggested that the prefrontal region is only superficially involved in mental functions.
• D) Chimpanzees who underwent prefrontal lobotomies show problems with impulse control and aggression.

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