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Pathological false alarm rates following damage to the left frontal cortex
A J Parkin1, C Bindschaedler, L Harsent
1Laboratory of Experimental Psychology, University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom.
Brain and Cognition
|October 1, 1996
Summary
This study details memory deficits in case JB, following frontal cortex damage from an anterior communicating artery aneurysm. JB exhibits severe recall issues with high intrusion rates and recognition problems marked by frequent false alarms.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Cognitive Psychology
- Neurology
Background:
- Ruptured aneurysms, particularly of the anterior communicating artery (ACoA), can lead to significant cognitive deficits.
- Frontal lobe damage is frequently associated with memory impairments, but the specific nature of these deficits can vary.
- Understanding individual case studies provides crucial insights into the relationship between brain injury and cognitive function.