Erasmus was a hardworking, enterprising, and talented young man until he was injured in an automobile accident. Now he is inconsiderate, irresponsible, and immature. The brain structure MOST likely damaged during the accident was the
A) hippocampus.
B) amygdala.
C) ventral prefrontal cortex.
D) hypothalamus.
E) cerebellum.

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The ventral prefrontal cortex is involved in regulating behavior, making decisions, and controlling impulses. Damage to this area can lead to changes in personality, such as becoming inconsiderate, irresponsible, and immature, as described in the scenario.

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