Darla was in an automobile accident that resulted in an injury to her brain. Her sense of touch has been affected. Which lobe of her cerebral cortex is the most likely site of the damage?

a) frontal
b) temporal
c) occipital
d) parietal

ANS: D, The parietal lobes contain the centers for touch, taste, and temperature.

Psychology

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