Following a focal brain injury,a patient shows great difficulty in discriminating tones that differ in frequency.Which area of the cortex is most likely affected?
A)The superior temporal lobe
B)The inferior temporal lobe
C)The anterior parietal lobe
D)The posterior parietal lobe

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The superior temporal lobe is responsible for auditory processing and discrimination of different frequencies, so damage to this area would result in difficulty discriminating tones that differ in frequency. The inferior temporal lobe is involved in visual processing, while the parietal lobes are involved in spatial and sensory processing.

Following a Focal Brain Injury,a Patient Shows Great Difficulty in Discriminating