Sarah has experienced brain damage making it difficult for her to understand spatial layout. Which area of her brain has most likely sustained damage?
A) Fusiform face area (FFA)
B) Parahippocampal place area (PPA)
C) Extrastriate body area (EBA)
D) Functional magnetic area (FMA)

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The parahippocampal place area (PPA) is responsible for processing and understanding spatial layout, such as recognizing familiar environments and navigating through them. Damage to this area can result in difficulty with spatial perception and recognition.

Sarah Has Experienced Brain Damage Making It Difficult for Her