Friends and colleagues noticed a change in Andrew's behavior after Andrew,age 60,suffered a stroke.Andrew shifted most of his retirement assets to high-risk stocks,began an affair with his secretary,and started using cocaine.Andrew MOST likely suffered damage to his:
A)prefrontal cortex.
B)Wernicke's area.
C)amygdala.
D)right temporal lobe.

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The prefrontal cortex is responsible for executive functions such as decision-making, impulse control, and personality changes. Andrew's behavior indicates a lack of impulse control and poor decision-making, which may result from damage to his prefrontal cortex due to the stroke.

Friends and Colleagues Noticed a Change in Andrew's Behavior After