After a serious blow to the head, Hector underwent a dramatic personality change. A well-organized, extroverted person before the accident, he no longer could plan or adjust to new social situations. Hector would also laugh uncontrollably at inappropriate times. What part of Hector's brain appears to have been damaged?
A. thalamus
B. temporal lobe
C. frontal lobe
D. hippocampus
Answer: C
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