Phineas Gage's personality became ________ after he was injured by an iron rod that was blasted through his brain while he was working as a railway builder.
A. extraordinarily conventional
B. extraverted and neurotic
C. obstinate and capricious
D. agreeable and conscientious
Answer: C
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What will be an ideal response?
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