Following a focal brain injury, a patient shows great difficulty in discriminating tones that differ in frequency. Which area of the cortex is most likely affected?
A) the superior temporal lobe
B) the inferior temporal lobe
C) the anterior parietal lobe
D) the posterior parietal lobe

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The superior temporal lobe, specifically the primary auditory cortex located in the superior temporal gyrus, is responsible for processing auditory information, including the discrimination of sound frequencies.

Following a Focal Brain Injury, a Patient Shows Great Difficulty