Phineas gage Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
why was Phineas gage so important?
A
it helped establish the link between brain function and personality
2
Q
what happened to phineas gage?
A
he suffered a injury to the skull and left part of the brain (responsible for personality, emotions, and problem solving)
3
Q
what was the effects of Phineas gages injury?
A
his friends observed a change in his personality as a he became more aggressive
