Phineas Gage, who was injured when a steel rod was accidentally driven through his skull, exhibited capricious, emotional behavior (in part) as a result of widespread damage to his
a. occipital cortex.
b. ventromedial prefrontal cortex.
c. cingulate cortex.
d. primary motor cortex.
e. primary sensory cortex.
Answer: b. ventromedial prefrontal cortex.
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