Question

An inability to appreciate humour is most often associated with damage to the ________.

• A. Anterior right frontal lobe
• B. Left temporal lobe
• C. Left frontal lobe
• D. Right temporal lobe

Answer 1

The correct option is A Anterior right frontal lobe

The frontal lobes are considered to be our emotional control center and home to our personality. The right frontal lobe plays a role in non-verbal abilities. Frontal lobe damage seems to have an impact on divergent thinking or flexibility or problem-solving ability. A damage to anterior right frontal lobe leads to an inability to appreciate humour. The individual with damage in this region also reacted less, with diminished physical or emotional response.