Explanation: TEMPERAMENT is a term used in Psychology, is a constant Behavior of an individual that is biologically connected. TEMPERAMENT is not affected by learning,peer group, environment etc. It is also an inheritable trait, TEMPERAMENT can also be defined as a person's habitual response to certain stimuli ,it is classified into four(SANGUINE, CHOLERIC, MELANCHOLIC, PHLEGMATIC).
Based on the scenario above, as Aretha had severe epilepsy and had removed some portions of her hippocampus, it is likely that the surgery has affected her ability to express emotions and as well as controlling her urges to eat and drink.