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This single case study assessed an elderly lady with prefrontal leucotomy on Theory of Mind (ToM) and executive function tasks. The case subject demonstrated impairment on higher order ToM tasks and executive function tasks. She passed first order ToM tasks and her ability to recognise mental state terms was unimpaired. Results are discussed in terms of the role of the frontal lobes as a potential, common mediating structure for these functions.
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