Cindy's mood has become increasingly unstable since her traffic accident, in which she obtained a serious brain injury. She often experiences bouts of aggression and fits of rage in reaction to the slightest provocation. At other times, she is overly passive and fails to recognize direct threats. In which area of Cindy's brain has the damage most likely occurred?
A. The medulla
B. The cerebellum
C. The limbic system
D. The temporal lobe
Answer: C
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