Dale was in an automobile accident several years ago, during which he sustained a brain injury. Though Dale has made almost a full recovery, his friends and family have noticed that since his accident, Dale has made several bad financial decisions. Based on this information, we could infer that Dale's brain injury likely occurred in his:

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The prefrontal cortex is responsible for decision making and impulse control, so damage to this area could explain Dale's poor financial decisions after the accident. The parietal lobe is responsible for sensory information processing, while the temporal lobe is responsible for memory and language processing. The frontal motor cortex is responsible for planning and executing movements, but would not necessarily be related to financial decisions.

Dale Was in an Automobile Accident Several Years Ago, During