The areas associated with impulse control, personality, and reactions to surroundings are located in which of the following?

A. Precentral and postcentral gyri
B. Dorsolateral prefrontal cortex
C. Parietotemporal and dorsolateral prefrontal cortices
D. Ventral and medial dorsal prefrontal association cortices
E. Parietotemporal and cingulate cortices


ANS: D
Rationale: The ventral and medial dorsal prefrontal association areas are involved in impulse control, personality, and reactions to surroundings. In addition, the ventral prefrontal area helps regulate mood and affect.

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