Psychology - MyPsychLab Without Etext Access
Psychology - MyPsychLab Without Etext Access
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780134623511
Author: Ciccarelli
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2.14, Problem 2TC
Summary Introduction

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The types of supports and structure that have been provided to Phineas through post accidental jobs that helped him with recovery.

Phineas Gage is one of the earliest cases studied for severe brain injury suffered major personality changes after brain trauma. The brain was severely damaged at left frontal lobe; primarily the damage was seen in prefrontal and orbitofrontal areas, and the white matter between the left frontal lobe and the other parts of the brain.

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