Why would some older adults have difficulty inhibiting unwanted speech?
A) shrinkage in left hemisphere
B) shrinkage in the thalamus
C) shrinkage in the frontal lobes
D) shrinkage in temporal lobes

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The frontal lobes are responsible for inhibiting impulses and controlling behavior. Shrinkage in this area can lead to difficulty inhibiting unwanted speech. The other brain regions mentioned (left hemisphere, thalamus, and temporal lobes) are not specifically linked to inhibiting speech.

Why Would Some Older Adults Have Difficulty Inhibiting Unwanted Speech