While using his do-it-yourself brain surgery kit, Ryan accidentally damages his right hemisphere. Now when Ryan hears a joke, he ____.?
a. ?does not understand the logic underlying the joke
b. ?does not understand the joke's punchline
c. ?understands the joke but does not laugh
d. ?understands the joke and laughs uncontrollably
ANSWER:
c
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