Ever since he suffered a brain injury by falling from a ladder, Zack's wife has continued to tell the doctor that Zack's personality has changed. He used to be fun loving and carefree, but he is now more critical and yells at the children for little reason. Zack is likely to have suffered damage to the _____ of his cortex.
A)occipital lobe
B)parietal lobe
C)prefrontal area
D)postfrontal area

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The prefrontal cortex, located in the frontal lobe, contributes to personality functioning and can affect the ability to control impulses, modulate emotions, and anticipate consequences of behavior.

Ever Since He Suffered a Brain Injury by Falling from a Ladder