After his motorcycle accident, Ron sustained damage in the area of the brain that usually processes emotional information. Consequently, doctors correctly predicted that he would perform____ ___on tests of cognitive ability and engage in more ____ ___.

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Damage to the brain area that processes emotional information typically does not affect cognitive ability, so Ron would perform the same on cognitive tests. However, such damage can lead to difficulties in processing emotions, potentially resulting in more antisocial behavior.

After His Motorcycle Accident, Ron Sustained Damage in the Area