A patient has a stroke that leaves him without any impulse control. Where is the most likely location of the brain damage?
A) limbic association cortex
B) prefrontal association cortex
C) Wernicke ' s area
D) occipital cortex
E) somatosensory cortex

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The prefrontal association cortex is responsible for decision making, impulse control, and personality. Damage to this area can lead to a loss of impulse control among other executive function impairments.

A Patient Has a Stroke That Leaves Him Without Any