In 1848, an explosion near railroad-worker Phineas Gage sent a 3½-foot iron rod through his skull. The iron rod entered his head under the left eye and emerged from the top of Phineas' head. What conclusion do many modern neuroscientists draw from case st
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: A good answer will include the following key points.
? Gage was described by his friends as "no longer Gage."
? Gage became foul-mouthed, ill-tempered, and undependable.
? The frontal lobes are involved in personality.
? Parts of the frontal lobes are involved in social judgment, rational decision making, and the ability to set goals and to make and carry out plans.
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