Questions: Kathy, while working at her construction job, accidentally fell and hit her head. Her doctor diagnosed her with brain damage to the frontal lobe. According to the "Brain and Hormones" lecture, Kathy will MOST LIKELY struggle with which one of her former skills after her injury? Sensing the tools in her right hand. Recognizing that there is a pole in front of her. Putting makeup on both sides of her face. Socializing with her coworkers. Recognizing her manager's face.

Kathy, while working at her construction job, accidentally fell and hit her head. Her doctor diagnosed her with brain damage to the frontal lobe. According to the "Brain and Hormones" lecture, Kathy will MOST LIKELY struggle with which one of her former skills after her injury?
Sensing the tools in her right hand.
Recognizing that there is a pole in front of her.
Putting makeup on both sides of her face.
Socializing with her coworkers.
Recognizing her manager's face.
Transcript text: Kathy, while working at her construction job, accidentally fell and hit her head. Her doctor diagnosed her with brain damage to the frontal lobe. According to the "Brain and Hormones" lecture, Kathy will MOST LIKELY struggle with which one of her former skills after her injury? Sensing the tools in her right hand. Recognizing that there is a pole in front of her. Putting makeup on both sides of her face. Socializing with her coworkers. Recognizing her manager's face.
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The answer is the fourth one: Socializing with her coworkers.

Explanation for each option:

  1. Sensing the tools in her right hand: This ability is more related to the parietal lobe, which is responsible for processing sensory information. Damage to the frontal lobe is less likely to affect this skill directly.

  2. Recognizing that there is a pole in front of her: This skill involves visual processing, which is primarily managed by the occipital lobe. The frontal lobe is not directly responsible for visual recognition.

  3. Putting makeup on both sides of her face: This task involves motor skills and spatial awareness, which can be affected by damage to the frontal lobe, but it is more closely associated with the parietal lobe and motor cortex.

  4. Socializing with her coworkers: The frontal lobe is heavily involved in social behavior, decision-making, and personality. Damage to this area can lead to difficulties in social interactions and changes in personality, making this the most likely skill to be affected.

  5. Recognizing her manager's face: Facial recognition is primarily a function of the temporal lobe, particularly the fusiform gyrus. The frontal lobe is not directly responsible for this ability.

In summary, damage to the frontal lobe is most likely to affect Kathy's ability to socialize with her coworkers due to its role in social behavior and personality.

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