Based on the information provided in the case study, which of the four major lobes of the cerebral cortex is most likely damaged? Justify your answer by explaining the connection between the patient's symptom and the primary function of that lobe.

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Situated directly behind the frontal lobe, the parietal lobe is primarily responsible for processing sensory information from various parts of the body. A key structure within this lobe is the somatosensory cortex, which is essential for this function.

Parietal Lobe

Housed within the parietal lobe, the somatosensory cortex is crucial for processing a range of sensory information from across the body, including touch, temperature, and pain. This area of the brain is organized such that distinct regions are dedicated to processing sensations from different parts of the body.

Somatosensory Cortex

Damage to the parietal lobe can cause a condition where ignore objects in one half of there visual field (they are not aware of it). 

Unilateral neglect

The left hemisphere relates to problem solving, math, advanced grammar, attention, and association. 

Left Hemisphere of Parietal Lobe

The right hemisphere connects to spatial awareness, and geometry.  

Right Hemisphere of Parietal Lobe

The following areas of brain lobes can be considered when implementing neurofeedback:

- Parietal lobes
- Frontal lobes
- Temporal lobes
- Occipital lobes
- Sensorimotor cortex
- Cingulate gyrus
- Broca's area
- Left hemisphere
- Right hemisphere

Brain Lobe Considerations When Using Neurofeedback

Considerations with the parietal lobes include:
- Sense of direction
- Learning disorders
- Dyscalculia

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