Edexcel Psychology GCSE Study Damasio

What was the main aim of Damasio et al.'s study?

• To determine the exact path of the iron rod through Gage's brain

• To prove that Gage's personality change was temporary

• To find out if Gage's brain damage affected his memory

• To show that the frontal lobe is not important for decision-making

What part of Phineas Gage's brain was primarily damaged?

• Occipital lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Temporal lobe

• Frontal lobe

What was the diameter of the iron rod that injured Phineas Gage?

• 4 cm

• 5 cm

• 3 cm

• 2 cm

How long was the iron rod that passed through Gage's head?

• 109 cm

• 105 cm

• 115 cm

• 100 cm

Which area of the frontal lobes was found to be important for impulse control?

• Anterior region

• Dorsolateral region

• Ventromedial region

• Posterior region

What was one of the strengths of Damasio et al.'s study?

• It showed that the frontal lobe is not involved in decision-making

• It confirmed that Gage's memory was unaffected

• It proved that Gage's personality change was reversible

• It used modern technology to analyze historical data

What was a weakness of the study conducted by Damasio et al.?

• The study used outdated technology

• The accident reports were over 150 years old

• The study did not use Gage's actual skull

• The study was unable to make any predictions

What did Damasio et al. conclude about the frontal lobes?

• They are not involved in emotional control

• They are crucial for memory retention

• They are important for decision-making and impulse control

• They have no role in personality changes

How many different entry points were tested to find the path of the rod?

• 20

• 15

• 10

• 25

What did the study use to create a model of Gage's skull?

• A plastic replica

• A clay sculpture

• A 3D computer model

• A 2D drawing