A family member has started to show problems controlling his impulsive behaviour and his judgment is questionable. You suspect the onset of dementia, with brain damage in the
A)prefrontal cortex
B)parietal association area
C)Broca's area
D)right hemisphere
E)hippocampus

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The prefrontal cortex is responsible for executive functions such as judgment, decision-making, and impulse control. Damage to this area can lead to problems with controlling impulsive behavior and making sound judgments, which are symptoms that can be associated with certain types of dementia.

A Family Member Has Started to Show Problems Controlling His