Ben has been caught stealing on multiple occasions.Each time he claims he CANNOT understand why it is wrong to take the things he wants.If Ben's behaviour were explained by abnormal functioning of a brain region,it would most likely be the ___.
A) temporal lobe
B) premotor cortex
C) prefrontal cortex
D) somatosensory cortex

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The prefrontal cortex is responsible for executive functioning, which includes decision making, impulse control, and understanding social norms and morals. Ben's inability to understand why stealing is wrong suggests a deficit in this area.

Ben Has Been Caught Stealing on Multiple Occasions