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Charlie

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What effects is damage to the frontal areas of the brain likely to have?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Pedophilia is defined by
 
  A) the age of the preferred partner.
  B) the bodily maturity of the preferred partner.
  C) the behaviors exhibited.
  D) the legal system; pedophilia is not a diagnostic category on the DSM-IV-TR.



Jordin Calloway

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Answer to Question 1

Damage to the frontal parts of the brain that are largely involved in the control and
planning of movement may result in a passive apathy or impulsiveness and distractibility.
Where the damage is and the extent of the damage will determine the ultimate effect on
behavior.

Answer to Question 2

B



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