The study performed by Bechara (1994,2005)that employed the Iowa gambling task demonstrated that individuals who have damage to the _____of their brain have difficulty responding adaptively to probabilistic situations.
A) ventromedial prefrontal area
B) lateral geniculate nucleus
C) area 19
D) arcuate fasciculus

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The Iowa gambling task measures decision making under uncertainty and has consistently shown that individuals with damage to the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (VMPC) have difficulty adjusting their behavior despite negative consequences. This area is crucial for processing emotional information and making adaptive decisions based on potential rewards and punishments.

The Study Performed by Bechara (1994,2005)that Employed the Iowa Gambling