A person who finds it difficult to unravel the underlying meaning of a proverb and is able to interpret it only in its literal sense is experiencing:

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A deficit in executive functioning involves difficulty in planning, organizing, and carrying out tasks. In the context of the question, this deficit would manifest as an inability to unravel the underlying meaning of a proverb and interpret it only in its literal sense.

A Person Who Finds It Difficult to Unravel the Underlying