How does cerebrum damage affect behavior and abilities?

Cerebrum damage can cause major changes in a person’s behavior, thinking, and physical abilities. It often affects memory, decision-making, personality, emotional control, and motor skills. These changes occur because the cerebrum is responsible for higher-level thinking and movement control.

Behavioral and Personality Changes

• Emotional lability: Sudden or extreme emotional reactions, such as laughing or crying at inappropriate times.
• Impulsivity: Acting without considering consequences, leading to poor decision-making or difficulty following through on plans.
• Disinhibition: Saying or doing things that are socially inappropriate, such as making rude comments or using offensive language.
• Aggression and irritability: Getting easily frustrated or angry over small matters.
• Lack of motivation: Struggling to start or complete tasks, even when they are important.

Cognitive and Intellectual Abilities

• Memory loss: Trouble recalling past events, remembering current information, or planning for the future.
• Attention and concentration problems: Difficulty staying focused, multitasking, or processing information.
• Executive function issues: Challenges with planning, organizing, problem-solving, or making sound judgments.
• Language impairment: Difficulty understanding what others say (receptive aphasia) or expressing thoughts clearly (expressive aphasia).

Motor and Physical Abilities

• Paralysis: Loss of movement in certain parts of the body due to disrupted communication between the brain and muscles.
• Loss of coordination: Trouble balancing or moving smoothly.
• Muscle weakness: Reduced strength in muscles of the face, tongue, or other body parts.