Phineas Gage

Front

What could Phineas still do immediately after the accident?

Back

He can speak, write, and climb stairs.

Front

Why does Dr. Harlow declare that "Phineas fully recovered?"

Back

Phineas can walk, count, dress himself, and speak mostly like a normal person.

Front

What does Dr. Harlow compare Phineas to?

Back

a child

Front

Which statement best represents the Boston doctors' understanding of the brain?

Back

They have studied the brain and have theories as to how it works.

Front

What are the main parts of the brain?

Back

brain stem, cerebellum, corpus callosum, and cerebral cortex

Front

How many parts of the cortex are?

Back

4

Front

In the late 1800s, doctors knew that an injury to the spinal cord or brain stem could cause ________________.

Back

paralysis (being paralyzed)

Front

According to the text, why was Phineas so interesting to doctors?

Back

Each doctor thought he proved their theory.

Front

What do Localizers believe?

Back

Specific parts of the brain control specific functions.

Front

What was Phineas's life like after he left Boston?

Back

It was thought he performed many different jobs.