Phineas Gage Was Involved in a Freak Accident in Which

question 77

Multiple Choice

Phineas Gage was involved in a freak accident in which his prefrontal cortex was damaged by an iron rod. Following the accident, Gage showed a loss in each of the following except?

• A) ability to follow long-term plans.
• B) emotion.
• C) former values.
• D) language.

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