Joella was rollerblading when a cat jumped right in front of her, causing her to trip and fall. When she fell, she partially landed on the front side of her head near her forehead. Shortly afterward, Joella exhibited symptoms similar to that of Phineas Gage. Which lobe would have been most affected by this fall?
A) frontal
B) temporal
C) parietal
D) occipital

Question

Joella was rollerblading when a cat jumped right in front of her, causing her to trip and fall. When she fell, she partially landed on the front side of her head near her forehead. Shortly afterward, Joella exhibited symptoms similar to that of Phineas Gage. Which lobe would have been most affected by this fall?
A) frontal 
B) temporal 
C) parietal
D) occipital

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The frontal lobe controls personality, decision-making, and social behavior, which are all affected in cases similar to Phineas Gage. The injury in Joella's case was near the forehead, which points towards possible damage to the frontal lobes.

Joella Was Rollerblading When a Cat Jumped Right in Front