phineas gage - case study 1 Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
why was Phineas Gage’s case so important?
A
it helped establish the link between brain function and personality
2
Q
what happened to phineas gage?
A
Phineas Gage suffered an injury to the skull and front left part of the brain.
3
Q
what was the effects of phineas gages injury
A
After his injury his friends observed that his personality seemed to change and become more angry and agressive.
4
Q
what part of his brain was damaged
A
his left frontal lobe
5
Q
what is the left frontal lobe responsible for
A
personality, emotions and problem solving
6
Q
year of injury
A
1848
