PSYCH 9B Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Phineas Gage, Limbic System, Frontal Lobe
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Descartes"s error: emotion, reason, and the human brain. Iron enters phineas gage left cheek, through skull, front of brain, and exits fast through the top of his head. Doctor came, talked to him because he seemed rational. Only issue is he called hi john kirwin (not the docs name) Survival amazing considering shape and weight of the iron bar. Survived explosion with such a large wound yet able to walk, talk and remain. Then got an inevitable infection! coherent right after accident this is surprising! Got abscess but dr. harlow took it out. Likes, dislikes, dreams, and goals all change. Body is alive and well but new spirit is coming. But lost vision in one lt eye. However, after acute brain stuff ended, noticed intellect and animal balance was destroyed. Impatient of restraint or advice when conflicts with desires. Woman told not to stay with him long . Not cuz he had no strength but cuz of his new character.
