Those with damage to the ________ lobes are often untroubled by the ethical dilemma of choosing to push one person in front of a runaway trolley in order to save five others.

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The frontal lobes are responsible for executive function and decision-making, which includes ethical decision-making. Damage to the frontal lobes can result in impulsivity and lack of empathy or concern for others, making individuals with such damage more likely to choose to push one person to save five others without considering the ethical dilemma.

Those with Damage to the ________ Lobes Are Often Untroubled