A person you know has been in an automobile accident. After the accident, you notice a dramatic personality change. Before the accident, he was industrious and well liked; after the accident, he is profane, impetuous, and incapable of working toward a goal. Which portion of the brain was most likely damaged?
A) occipital lobe
B) temporal lobe
C) frontal lobe
D) parietal lobe

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The frontal lobe is responsible for executive functioning, which includes goal-directed behavior, judgment, decision-making, and impulse control. Damage to this area can result in changes in personality and behavior, such as impulsive and inappropriate actions and speech, as well as difficulty in organizing and carrying out plans or tasks.

A Person You Know Has Been in an Automobile Accident