In 1848, Phineas Gage, a Foreman on a Railroad Construction

question 1

Multiple Choice

In 1848, Phineas Gage, a foreman on a railroad construction crew, suffered a serious head injury when an accidental explosion fired a 13-pound metal rod through his left cheekbone and out the top of his cranium. The damage to Gage's left frontal lobe triggered __________

• A) frequent seizures and episodic memory loss.
• B) profound mental and physical retardation.
• C) a permanent loss of his vision and hearing.
• D) a permanent and profound change in his personality.

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