After an accident with a sharp tamping rod that left a 1 1/2" hole in the top of his

head, Phineas Gage's friends described his behavior by simply stating, "Gage is no
longer Gage." This is an example of

(a) equipotential
(b) damage to Broca's Area
(c) localization of brain function
(d) damage to the brain stem

C

Psychology

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Scientists, who see gender differences as serving the goal of survival of the species through reproduction and base their work on an evolutionary approach, study gender differences from a ________ perspective

A) theory of mind B) biological C) psychoanalytic D) social learning

Psychology

George has been asked to join a "secret society" (similar to a small fraternity) at his college. This group's initiation rituals are quite severe and somewhat dangerous

In addition, members tend to identify strongly with the group. If George decides to join, he can expect that ________. A) the group is not very cohesive B) members tend to leave the group shortly after being initiated as members C) higher-status members tend to break away from the group more easily than do low-status members D) members are very unlikely to leave the group after they have joined E) members tend to belong to the group for a while, then drift away

Psychology