One well known patient with prefrontal damage could not cook because she could not
A) remember the various steps involved in preparing a meal.
B) remember each individual cooking technique.
C) carry out the various steps in proper sequence.
D) recall the prerequisite knowledge.
E) Wilder Penfield

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The patient's inability to properly sequence the various steps involved in cooking suggests damage to the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for executive functioning and planning. This makes it difficult for her to carry out the steps in a way that makes sense and results in a properly cooked meal.

One Well Known Patient with Prefrontal Damage Could Not Cook