After a serious motorcycle accident, Tom has trouble controlling his impulses. Without knowing anything else about Tom's injury, you might reasonably conclude that the accident affected his:
A) hindbrain
B) frontal lobes
C) parietal lobes
D) occipital lobes

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The frontal lobes are responsible for controlling impulses and regulating behavior. Damage to this area can result in difficulty controlling impulsive behavior. In this case, Tom's motorcycle accident likely caused damage to his frontal lobes, leading to his struggle with controlling impulses.

After a Serious Motorcycle Accident, Tom Has Trouble Controlling His