Clare's head injury has left her with serious problems in planning and executive cognitive functions, such as being able to remember a new friend's telephone number long enough to put it in her cell phone. It is likely that Clare's injury damaged her
A) amygdala.
B) hippocampus.
C) dorsolateral prefrontal cortex.
D) PCC.

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The dorsolateral prefrontal cortex is responsible for planning and executive cognitive functions, such as working memory, which would be necessary to remember a new friend's telephone number. Damage to this area can result in difficulties with working memory and planning. Therefore, the injury that Clare suffered likely damaged this area of her brain. The amygdala is more involved in emotional processing, while the hippocampus is responsible for memory consolidation. The PCC (posterior cingulate cortex) is involved in self-reflection and self-awareness.

Clare's Head Injury Has Left Her with Serious Problems in Planning