The brain region believed to be associated with "hunches," "intuition," and the emotional component of thinking is located in the
A) parietal lobes near the cerebellum.
B) temporal lobes directly above the hippocampus.
C) frontal lobes just behind the central fissure.
D) temporal lobes beside the lateral fissure.
E) frontal lobes just above the eyes.

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The frontal lobes, particularly the area just above the eyes (the prefrontal cortex), are associated with complex cognitive functions such as decision making, planning, and moderating social behavior, which includes the processing of "hunches" or "intuition" and the emotional components of thinking.

The Brain Region Believed to Be Associated with "Hunches," "Intuition