Layla has difficulty recognizing spoken words, sometimes experiences memory problems, and occasionally has difficulty controlling her emotions. Which part of the brain is probably experiencing a problem that leads to this combination of symptoms?
a) the prefrontal cortex
b) the anterior parietal lobe
c) the right occipital lobe
d) the left temporal lobe
ANS: D, These functions are all controlled by the left temporal lobe, while the right temporal lobe helps people to interpret nonverbal sounds.
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