Question

question 7 which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the case study of phineas gages accident, which led to brain injury? a frontal lobe injury causes people to be incapable of controlling their emotional impulses. b injury to the brain causes changes in behavior, but specific brain areas are not linked to specific behaviors. c injury to the frontal lobe does not affect behavior. d injury to the brain causes changes in behavior, and specific brain areas are linked to particular behaviors.

Explanation:

The case of Phineas Gage showed that frontal - lobe injury can cause significant changes in behavior, indicating that specific brain areas are linked to particular behaviors. Frontal lobe is important for emotional regulation and impulse control.

Answer:

D. Injury to the brain causes changes in behavior, and specific brain areas are linked to particular behaviors.