Question

Sheila is recovering from a serious stroke that damaged her frontal cortex. Which outcome is most likely?

Answer 1

Some of the symptoms that may be experienced by Shiela after a stroke affecting the frontal lobe will include;

1. Difficulties in speech and language
2. Muscle weakness that would be characterized by cases of incontinence
3. Changes in personality and behavior (characterized by episodic periods of mood swings and outbursts, apathy, irritability)
4. Reduced creativity and thinking capacity hence reduced capacity to solve problems.