A 32-year-old female suffers from severe brain damage following a motor vehicle accident.After rehabilitation she notices that her thought processes and goal-oriented behavior are impaired.Which area does the nurse suspect is damaged?
A) Thalamus
B) Limbic
C) Prefrontal
D) Occipital

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The prefrontal area is responsible for goal-oriented behavior (e.g.,ability to concentrate),short-term or recall memory,the elaboration of thought,and inhibition on the limbic areas of the CNS.
The prefrontal area is responsible for goal-oriented behavior,not the thalamus.
The prefrontal area is responsible for goal-oriented behavior,not the limbic system.
The prefrontal area is responsible for goal-oriented behavior,not the occipital area.

A 32-Year-Old Female Suffers from Severe Brain Damage Following a Motor