A man injures his head in a construction accident. After the incident, he shows a great deal of apathy towards people and things, is emotionally flat, and doesn't seem to care about anything. This person mostly likely suffered damage to his __________ cortex.
A)occipital
B)frontal
C)temporal
D)parietal

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The frontal cortex is responsible for many functions including emotion regulation, problem-solving, memory, language, judgment, and sexual behaviors. Damage to this area can lead to changes in personality, such as apathy, emotional flatness, and a general lack of concern for oneself and others, which matches the symptoms described.

A Man Injures His Head in a Construction Accident