In 1848, Phineas Gage, a foreman on a railroad construction crew, suffered a serious head injury when an accidental explosion fired a 13-pound metal rod through his left cheekbone and out the top of his cranium
The damage to Gage's left frontal lobe triggered __________
A) frequent seizures and episodic memory loss.
B) profound mental and physical retardation.
C) a permanent loss of his vision and hearing.
D) a permanent and profound change in his personality.
d
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Genetics, brain, or neurochemical features that lead some people to have trouble regulating mood or behavior, and to react strongly when upset or stressed, would be biological
a. stressors. b. distressers. c. diatheses. d. perfectionism.
The subarachnoid space is found between the arachnoid layer and the
A. pia mater. B. dura mater. C. skull bones. D. lateral ventricles.
The most legitimate medical uses of amphetamines include which of the following?
a. to treat depression b. to treat childhood hyperactivity and overdose of depressant drugs c. to help people stay awake and to improve mental or physical performance d. for weight loss
In what way does the process of decision making change under decision affect theory?
What will be an ideal response?