Which of the following best describes the type of problem that a patient with a prefrontal cortex injury might have on the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test?
A)The patient has difficulty learning to sort according to a rule.
B)The patient has difficulty switching strategies to use a new sorting rule.
C)The patient is never able to remember the categories.
D)All of the statements are correct.

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Patients with prefrontal cortex injuries often struggle with cognitive flexibility, which is the ability to switch strategies or adapt to new rules, as required in the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Type of Problem