Kelly was the victim of a freak accident.She was standing beside a huge display of pumpkins at the grocery store when one of them rolled of the pile and hit her in the top of her head,more towards the front.Unfortunately,the pumpkin was heavy enough to cause considerable damage.What area is likely damaged,and what is the most likely result?
A) Kelly's parietal lobe is damaged, and she is unable to move different parts of her body as a result.
B) Kelly's parietal lobe is damaged, and she is unable to determine the relative locations of objects in her environment as a result.
C) Kelly's frontal lobe is damaged, and she is very impulsive and unreliable as a result.
D) Kelly's frontal lobe is damaged, and she is unable to recognize faces as a result.

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The frontal lobe, located at the front of the brain, is responsible for executive functions such as decision-making, problem-solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions. Damage to this area can lead to changes in personality traits, including increased impulsivity and reliability issues.

Kelly Was the Victim of a Freak Accident