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The Phineas Gage Case Study Quiz

Authored by JACLYN HALKO

English

7th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 3+ times

The Phineas Gage Case Study Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Phineas Gage lose after his accident?

His memory

The ability to mix emotions and social behaviors predictably

His job as a foreman

The ability to walk

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was used to inspect Phineas Gage's skull during Dr. Harlow's presentation?

The audience's imagination

The skull itself, prepared for inspection

An X-ray machine

A magnifying glass

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the case of Phineas Gage illustrate about the frontal cortex?

It has no significant function

It is responsible for memory

It controls physical movement

It is the seat of executive functions

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of patients remind the Damasios of Phineas Gage?

Patients with memory loss

Patients with visual impairments

Patients with hearing loss

Patients with damage to the frontal cortex

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of brain injuries do the Damasios' patients usually have?

Injuries from birth defects

Injuries following surgery to remove a tumor

Injuries from falls

Injuries from sports accidents

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a usually reliable sign of emotional response measured by the Damasios?

Heart rate

Sweaty palms

Blood pressure

Eye movement

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the modern-day Phineases show in their skin reactions to emotionally charged pictures?

Highly variable reactions

Nearly flat reactions

Extremely high reactions

No reaction at all

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

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