Phineas Gage Chapter 3

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What was the immediate cause of Phineas Gage's death?

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Hypothermia

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True or False: Once doctors provided Phineas with medication, his seizures became more bearable and lessened over time.

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False

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True or False: During Phineas Gage's time, epileptic seizures were controllable.

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False

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True or False: Social behaviors are considered learned behaviors.

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True

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What type of show is Barnum's Museum known for?

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A show with strange and unusual people

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Define 'seizure' in the context of Phineas Gage's condition.

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A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain that can cause changes in behavior, movements, feelings, and consciousness.

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What is the significance of Phineas Gage in psychology?

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Phineas Gage's case is significant for understanding the relationship between brain injury and changes in personality and behavior.

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What was the profession of Phineas Gage before his accident?

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He was a railroad construction foreman.

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What tool caused Phineas Gage's brain injury?

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A tamping iron.

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What does the term 'neuroscience' refer to?

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The scientific study of the nervous system, including the brain and its impact on behavior and cognitive functions.