Damage to the prefrontal cortex is likely to produce poor performance on a delayed-response task, which indicates a difficulty in remembering what has just happened.

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobes of the brain, involved in complex behaviors such as decision making, planning, and moderating social behavior.

Delayed-response Task

A test of memory and cognitive function requiring an individual to remember a stimulus or information over a period of time before responding.