Sandy has difficulty adjusting her behavior to new goals. Sandy is demonstrating __________, a problem reflecting damage to the __________ lobe.

A) goal neglect; frontal
B) goal neglect; parietal
C) perseveration; frontal
D) perseveration; parietal

Goal Neglect

A cognitive phenomenon where an individual fails to execute actions or tasks which would lead them towards their stated goals, often due to a lack of focus or attention.

Perseveration

The continuous recurrence of a specific reaction, like a word, phrase, or movement, even when the initial prompt or stimulus no longer exists.

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain located at the front of the cerebral cortex, responsible for voluntary movement, expressive language, and managing higher level executive functions.