Bobby B. was rollerblading when a cat jumped right in front of him, causing him to fall. When he fell, he landed on the side of his head. Shortly afterwards, Bobby complained that he could not understand what people were saying to him. Which lobe would have been most affected by this fall given what he experienced?
A) frontal
B) temporal
C) parietal
D) occipital

Question

Bobby B. was rollerblading when a cat jumped right in front of him, causing him to fall. When he fell, he landed on the side of his head. Shortly afterwards, Bobby complained that he could not understand what people were saying to him. Which lobe would have been most affected by this fall given what he experienced?
A) frontal
B) temporal 
C) parietal
D) occipital

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The temporal lobe is responsible for auditory processing and comprehension. Bobby's complaint of not being able to understand what people were saying indicates that his ability to comprehend auditory information was affected, which is primarily processed in the temporal lobe.

Bobby B Was Rollerblading When a Cat Jumped Right in Front