Asked by Harrrison Pressly on May 11, 2024
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According to Damasio's somatic marker hypothesis, damage to the right frontal lobes impairs a person's ________, which then impairs his or her ________.
A) emotional reactions to events and thoughts; ability to make decisions about what is and is not important
B) primary visual and auditory cortexes; ability to distinguish real sensory stimulation from hallucinations
C) reptilian brain; ability to perform creative activities as opposed to simple responses and fixed patterns of behavior
D) ability to experience pain; fear of consequences
Somatic Marker Hypothesis
Neurologist Antonio Damasio’s idea that the bodily (somatic), emotional component of thought is a necessary part of problem solving and decision making.
Emotional Reactions
Emotional reactions are immediate responses of the emotional system to stimuli, characterized by feelings that range from happiness and joy to sadness, anger, fear, or disgust.
Right Frontal Lobes
Regions of the brain located in the right frontal cortex involved in managing emotions, making decisions, and controlling social behaviors.
- Apprehend the roles brain regions play in shaping emotions, making choices, and behaving socially.
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Learning Objectives
- Apprehend the roles brain regions play in shaping emotions, making choices, and behaving socially.
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