Brain Injuries and Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Who is Phineas Gage?
A
A construction worker who was struck by a metal pole that went through his head. His frontal lobe was destroyed.
2
Q
What happened to Phineas Gage’s personality?
A
He became more arrogant and aggressive with others round him
3
Q
What is Abnormal brainwave activity?
A
Brainwave activity is measured and some are abnormal which show that the person is ‘clearly insane’
