Although the Phrenologists Were Misguided in Many Respects, Gall Actually

question 12

Multiple Choice

Although the phrenologists were misguided in many respects, Gall actually did report, more or less accurately, the first case of _____ following left frontal damage.

• A) cortical blindness
• B) hysterical paralysis
• C) loss of the ability to speak
• D) personality change

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