Gervasio sustained damage to his prefrontal cortex in a car crash, which left him with severe alexithymia. As a result, Gervasio:
A) experiences extremes of emotion, both positive and negative
B) experiences normal emotions but cannot express them
C) can neither experience nor express many emotions
D) experiences normal emotions but with rapid uncontrolled shifts

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Alexithymia is a condition in which an individual has difficulty identifying and expressing emotions. In severe cases, like Gervasio's, people cannot experience or express many emotions. Therefore, option C is the best answer.

Gervasio Sustained Damage to His Prefrontal Cortex in a Car