Phineas Gage (A01) Flashcards

(5 cards)

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Rod Pathway

A

Left cheek to left eye socket to left frontal lobe

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2
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State after injury

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Up and walking in minutes

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3
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Characteristics before accident

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  • Dependable
  • Strong work ethic
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4
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Characteristics after accident

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  • Volatile
  • Struggling to process emotions
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5
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How does this support localisation

A

Damage to a specific area of the brain alters behaviour

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