John is a heavy binge drinker who has trouble with planning, working memory, and abstract thinking. Scanning of John's brain would reveal that he has a damaged ________.

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The frontal lobe is responsible for functions such as planning, working memory, and abstract thinking. Damage to this area, which can occur due to heavy binge drinking, would impair these functions.

John Is a Heavy Binge Drinker Who Has Trouble with Planning