Sam was in a terrible head-on collision. When he recovered from all of the obvious, external injuries, the once affable and happy-go-lucky person had become surly and very unfriendly. Which part of his cerebrum was most likely damaged?
A) prefrontal cortex
B) Broca's area
C) thalamus
D) postcentral gyrus

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The prefrontal cortex is responsible for regulating emotions, personality, and social behavior. Damage to this area can result in changes in personality, such as becoming irritable or unfriendly.

Sam Was in a Terrible Head-On Collision