Following Massive Damage to His Frontal Lobes,Phineas Gage Was Most

question 113

Multiple Choice

Following massive damage to his frontal lobes,Phineas Gage was most strikingly debilitated by

• A) muscle spasms.
• B) memory loss.
• C) auditory hallucinations.
• D) irritability.

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Definitions:

Social Norms

Accepted behaviors and beliefs that are considered acceptable in a society or social group.

High-context Culture

A culture in which communication is largely implicit, meaning is derived from context, non-verbal cues, and between-the-lines interpretation rather than explicit words.

Gestures

Movements of the body, especially the hands and arms, that express ideas or feelings, or communicate specific messages without words.

Polychronic Culture

A cultural trait which values multitasking and the engagement in multiple activities simultaneously.