According to the question, damage to the temporal lobe makes the object discrimination or recognition problem more difficult.
Damage to the temporal lobe can result into serious problems in the way individual feel the world around them. It is part of the brain and located in the lower middle part.
<h2>Further Explanation</h2>
The temporal lobe is right next to the temples above the ears. The main responsibility of the temporal lobe is centered on sound processing which include perceiving sounds, assigning different meaning to sound and remembering sound. However, the responsibility of the temporal lobe is not limited to sound processing. It is also responsible for sight and interpreting smell. It responsible for sight by helping individual to understand what they see.
Some other skills linked to temporal lobe also include memory and attention. It helps in formation of visual and verbal memories, and most particularly long-term memories. As important as the role of temporal lobe is, damage to it can result into an adverse effect on the person’s ability to cope or respond with their environment.
These are some of the common side effects of temporal lobe damage
- Memory loss
- Having problem paying attention
- Difficulties in hearing
- Expressive and receptive Aphasia
- Difficulties in recording people’s faces also known (Prosopagnosia)
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KEYWORDS:
- temporal lobe
- memory loss
- object discrimination
- recognition problem
- environment
