Phineas Gage Paper
Resources: University Library, the Electronic Reserve Readings, the Internet, or other resources to conduct research
Prepare a 700- to 1,050- word paper in which you
- Explain the role of the brain in cognitive functions, including a discussion on the various parts of the brain and their functions.
- Describe Phineas Gage's accident.
- Describe what Phineas Gage's accident revealed about how brain areas support cognitive function.
- Explain how this is significant for the field of cognitive psychology.
Book reference
Galotti, K. M. (2014). Cognitive psychology in and out of the laboratory (5th ed.). Los Angeles, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.