Avery was rollerblading when a cat jumped right in front of her, causing her to trip and fall. When she fell, she partially landed on the front side of her head near her forehead. Shortly afterward, Avery exhibited symptoms similar to those of Phineas Gage. Which lobe would have been most affected by this fall?
A) frontal lobe
B) temporal lobe
C) parietal lobe
D) occipital lobe

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The frontal lobe is responsible for decision making, personality, and motor function, which are all affected in cases similar to Phineas Gage. The fact that Avery landed on the front side of her head near her forehead suggests that the frontal lobe would have been the most affected by her fall.

Avery Was Rollerblading When a Cat Jumped Right in Front