How have cases of people with brain damage, such as Phineas Gage and Broca's patient, contributed to our understanding of the relationship between brain and behavior?

A. These cases have demonstrated that electrical signaling occurs in the human brain.
B. These cases have shown that specific brain areas control some specific behaviors.
C. These cases have provided evidence for equipotentiality.
D. These cases have refuted monism.
     


Answer: B. These cases have shown that specific brain areas control some specific behaviors.

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