Phineas Gage Chapter 3

Front

What historical event do doctors turn to after Phineas Gage dies?

Back

Civil War

Front

True or False: Social behaviors are considered learned behaviors.

Back

True

Front

True or False: Phineas Gage's body was later exhumed and studied.

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True

Front

True or False: After Phineas Gage's death, there was a large funeral celebrating 'The Man with a Hole in his Head.'

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False

Front

What ability does Carl Wernicke study using the temporal lobe?

Back

Ability to understand.

Front

What is the significance of Phineas Gage in psychology?

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Phineas Gage's accident provided insights into the relationship between brain function and behavior.

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What part of the brain was damaged in Phineas Gage's accident?

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Frontal lobe.

Front

What is the role of the frontal lobe in human behavior?

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The frontal lobe is involved in decision making, impulse control, and social behavior.

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What does the term 'exhumed' mean?

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To dig out a body from the ground, typically for examination.

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Who was Carl Wernicke?

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A neurologist known for his research on language comprehension and the brain.