The Brain: Structures and Functions

AP Psychology· difficulty 4/5

Phineas Gage's case demonstrated the importance of the

A
$Hippocampus in formation and consolidation of new memories$
B
$Amygdala in fear conditioning and emotional responses$
C
$Cerebellum in coordination of movement and balance$
D
$Frontal lobe in personality and decision-making$
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Explanation

A railroad spike through his frontal lobe caused dramatic personality changes despite preserved intelligence and memory.

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