As the case of Phineas Gage illustrated, the prefrontal cortex contributes to _____ functioning in addition to cognitive functioning

a) personality
b) motor
c) visual
d) auditory


Answer: a

Psychology

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a. produces less insulin b. triggers the proliferation of fat cells c. slows metabolism d. releases growth hormone

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a. ?an artificial concept b. ?mental chronometry c. ?a mental model d. ?the circle of thought

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