In Your Psychology Class, You Learned About the Famous Case

question 289

Multiple Choice

In your psychology class, you learned about the famous case in which railroad worker Phineas Gage suffered a severe head injury. An iron rod he was using hit blasting powder, causing the rod to shoot up and through his head. Phineas Gage survived with his basic abilities intact, although his personality underwent a profound change. Phineas Gage's case BEST illustrates the idea that:

• A) specific parts of the brain correspond to specific functions.
• B) the brain adapts its functioning in response to damage.
• C) new neurons are created after the brain has been damaged.
• D) damage to the brainstem can cause personality change.

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Definitions:

Race

A social construct used to categorize humans into large and distinct populations based on physical appearances, ancestry, and cultural history.

Gender

Refers to the social and cultural distinctions associated with being male or female.

Social Class

A classification within society structured on economic and social standings.

Mental Disorder

A broad category of conditions that affect an individual's thinking, feeling, mood, or behavior.