In a social faux pas experiment, participants are presented with a scenario in which one character accidentally says something impolite to another character. When people with orbitofrontal damage perform this task
A)they fail to understand that anything impolite has been said.
B)they understand that something impolite has been said but that it wasn't intended.
C)they believe that the impolite comment was intentional.
D)they begin to imitate the impolite comments, not realizing this is inappropriate.

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People with orbitofrontal damage often have difficulty with social cognition and may misinterpret social cues, leading them to believe that impolite comments are intentional rather than accidental.

In a Social Faux Pas Experiment, Participants Are Presented with a Scenario