Phineas Gage, is the the famous railroad worker who, through an accidental explo
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Question
Phineas Gage, is the the famous railroad worker who, through an accidental explosion, caused an iron rod to pass through his skull severely damaging his prefrontal cortex. Following the accident the formerly calm, conscientious person became impulsive, unreliable and confrontational. What does the evidence of this case suggest about "personality?"
Personality is largely a physiological construct.
Personality is derived mainly from prior, childhood experiences.
Personality is mainly a genetic phenomenon, with little environmental influence.
Personality is a construct that is mainly cultural in nature.
a.Personality is largely a physiological construct.
b.Personality is derived mainly from prior, childhood experiences.
c.Personality is mainly a genetic phenomenon, with little environmental influence.
d.Personality is a construct that is mainly cultural in nature.
Explanation / Answer
Option a) personality is largely a physiological construct.
Most of the personality related characteristics such as emotion, cognition etc. are in the brain. So when brain is affected, there is little hope for a person to behave normally.