Ronald experienced a stroke that damaged his left frontal lobe. How might this affect his mood?
A. Ronald's mood would be unaffected, other than normal sadness resulting from having a health problem.
B. Ronald is likely to experience profound depression, in spite of the fact that his recovery is going well.
C. Ronald may be unrealistically euphoric and will need to be assessed for bipolar disorder.
D. Ronald is likely to experience an unusual state of flat affect or lack of emotional expression.
Answer: B
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