In the Case of Phineas Gage, Research Has Been Directed

question 75

Multiple Choice

In the case of Phineas Gage, research has been directed at how brain damage affects cognition and behavior.His accident set the stage for:

• A)cognitive and behavioral research.
• B)brain imagery scanning.
• C)neuropsychiatry.
• D)neuropsychology.

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Definitions:

Cyclothymic Episode

A period characterized by mood swings less severe than those in bipolar disorder, ranging from mild depression to emotional highs.

Panic Attacks

Sudden episodes of intense fear or acute discomfort, accompanied by physical symptoms such as palpitations, sweating, trembling, or feelings of doom.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental health disorder where a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) they feel the urge to repeat over and over.

Phobic Disorder

An anxiety disorder characterized by an excessive and irrational fear of an object, situation, or activity that is generally harmless.