brain injuries

Question 1

what is a case example of brain injuries relating to criminality?

Answer 1

Phineas Gage

Question 2

what happened to Phineas Gage?

Answer 2

large iron rod went through his head
destroyed his left frontal lobe

Question 3

what is the frontal lobe used for?

Answer 3

. personality
. concentration
. planning
. impulsivity

Question 4

what were the after affects of this event (metal rod through head) for Phineas Gage?

Answer 4

difficulties regulating his: - personality
- impulsivity

Question 5

what is the role of the amygdala?

Answer 5

responsible for regulating your: emotions