Following damage to the ____, a patient has a decrease in facial expressions of emotion and decreased understanding of the emotional content of other people's speech.
A) hypothalamus
B) left hemisphere of the cerebral cortex
C) right hemisphere of the cerebral cortex
D) occipital lobe on both sides

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The right hemisphere of the cerebral cortex is responsible for processing emotions, both in understanding the emotions of others and expressing one's own emotions. Damage to this area can result in a decrease in facial expressions of emotion and a decreased understanding of the emotional content of other people's speech. The hypothalamus is involved in regulating various bodily functions, but not specifically emotions. Damage to the left hemisphere of the cerebral cortex can result in language deficits, but not necessarily emotional deficits. Damage to the occipital lobe can result in visual deficits, but not necessarily emotional deficits.

Following Damage to the ____, a Patient Has a Decrease