Damasio et al

Question 1

RM

Answer 1

case study using computer modelling

Question 2

procedures

Answer 2

using Gage’s skull and the tamping iron, constructed a 3D coloured representation of it.
indicated precise entry and exit points
identified the most likely areas of damage to his brain

Question 3

findings

Answer 3

damage only affected frontal lobes- the ventromedial area, more damage in left hemisphere

Question 4

strengths

Answer 4

use of computer modelling- increased reliability, objectivity and accuracy- precise location of damage accurately seen.

Question 5

weaknesses

Answer 5

can’t generalise findings on the basis of one single case study- idiographic, decreases external validity