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After a Car Accident, Brandon Lost Some of His Visual

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After a car accident, Brandon lost some of his visual abilities. Based on this description of his injuries, which portion of Brandon's cerebral cortex was probably damaged in the accident?


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Brain Damaged

A condition resulting from injury or illness that affects the brain, potentially leading to impairments in cognitive, physical, emotional, or behavioral functioning.

Surgical Lesions

Deliberate injuries created by surgery to remove or alter parts of the body or brain, often to treat medical conditions.

Case Study Method

A research strategy that involves the in-depth study of one or a few instances of a phenomenon to explore its detailed characteristics.

Phineas Gage

A railroad worker who survived a severe brain injury in the 19th century, leading to significant insights into brain function and personality change.

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