According to Damasio (1994), after Elliot suffered damage to a circuit between the prefrontal cortex and the amygdala, and his emotional experiences were blocked from consciousness, Elliot's decision making
A) became more rational and efficient
B) led to a promotion at work
C) became dysfunctional and unintelligent
D) stayed relatively the same as before his injury

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Elliot's decision making became dysfunctional and unintelligent after suffering damage to a circuit between the prefrontal cortex and the amygdala, which blocked his emotional experiences from consciousness. Damasio's research highlights the importance of emotions in rational decision-making processes.

According to Damasio (1994), After Elliot Suffered Damage to a Circuit