Most people would not advocate pushing one person in front of a runaway trolley to save five others.But those with damage to the ________ are often untroubled by such an ethical dilemma.

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The prefrontal association areas are responsible for decision making and moral judgment. Damage to this area can result in a lack of empathy and difficulty with ethical decision making. Therefore, individuals with damage to this area may not be troubled by the ethical dilemma presented in the scenario.

Most People Would Not Advocate Pushing One Person in Front