AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

THE CEREBRAL CORTEX

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Anita has damage to her left frontal cortex. She might experience
A
loss of sensory function for her right hand
B
loss of sensory function for her left hand
C
loss of motor function for her right hand
D
loss of motor function for her left hand
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -As a whole, the frontal lobe is responsible for higher cognitive functions such as memory, emotions, impulse control, problem solving, social interaction, and motor function. Damage to the neurons or tissue of the frontal lobe can lead to personality changes, difficulty concentrating or planning, and impulsivity.

Detailed explanation-2: -When an injury damages the primary motor cortex, the person will typically experience a loss of coordination and poor dexterity. For example, the person usually loses the ability to perform fine motor movements that involve the muscles of the hands, fingers, and wrists.

Detailed explanation-3: -Damage to the frontal lobe can cause a range of symptoms. These can include behavioral problems, depression, and a loss of strength in the muscles. A variety of conditions can damage the frontal lobe, including stroke, head trauma, and dementia.

Detailed explanation-4: -Your frontal lobe has a dominant side-either left or right-that controls language and speech. This is different for each person, but most people store language and speech on the left side of their brain.

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