In the task-switching experiment between a digit task and a letter task, a digit or letter response was indicated by a word or by a color. Which of these conditions was particularly problematic when switching between digits and letters for frontal lobe patients?
A) letters indicated by words
B) digits indicated by colors
C) digits indicated by words
D) none of the above

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Frontal lobe patients often have difficulty with tasks that require cognitive flexibility, such as switching between tasks. When digits are indicated by colors, it adds an additional layer of complexity, making it particularly challenging for these patients.

In the Task-Switching Experiment Between a Digit Task and a Letter