If the prefrontal cortex is damaged, an individual may ____.
A) have difficulty remembering where s/he just placed the keys
B) sleep 18-22 hours per day
C) have impaired vision
D) lose all memory of faces for at least six months

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The prefrontal cortex is responsible for a variety of cognitive functions including attention, planning, decision making, and working memory. If it is damaged, an individual may have difficulty remembering where they just placed the keys or have other impairments in these cognitive functions. However, sleep, vision, and memory of faces are not primarily controlled by the prefrontal cortex.

If the Prefrontal Cortex Is Damaged, an Individual May ____