Ramona suffered a stroke, damaging a portion of her anterior cingulate cortex. Deficits are most likely to be apparent in Ramona's experience of __________.
A) pain
B) hunger
C) sexual arousal
D) aggression

Question

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The anterior cingulate cortex is involved in processing emotional and physical pain. Damage to this area can result in deficits in pain perception and affective responses to pain.

Answer: D 
 The anterior cingulate cortex is also involved in regulating emotions and controlling impulsive behavior, including aggression. Damage to this area may lead to difficulties in controlling aggressive impulses.

Therefore, both options A and D could be correct depending on the context of the question.

Ramona Suffered a Stroke, Damaging a Portion of Her Anterior