After her stroke, Janet has trouble understanding and following social norms and making distinctions between her own behavior and that of other people. It is most likely that her stroke affected her
A) superior temporal cortex.
B) medial prefrontal and orbitofrontal cortices.
C) amygdala.
D) cortex at the junction of the temporal and parietal lobes.

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The medial prefrontal and orbitofrontal cortices are involved in social cognition, including understanding and following social norms, making distinctions between one's own behavior and that of others, and regulating social behavior. Damage to these areas, which can occur following a stroke, can lead to deficits in these social cognitive processes.

After Her Stroke, Janet Has Trouble Understanding and Following Social