Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the case study of Phineas Gage's accident, which led to brain injury?
A) Temporal lobe injury causes people to be incapable of controlling their emotional impulses.
B) Injury to the brain causes changes in behavior, but specific brain areas are not linked to specific behaviors.
C) Injury to the frontal lobe does not affect behavior.
D) Injury to the brain causes changes in behavior, and specific brain areas are linked to particular behaviors.

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Phineas Gage's accident, where a tamping iron went through his frontal lobe, resulted in significant changes in his personality and behavior. This case supports the conclusion that injury to specific brain areas (like the frontal lobe) can lead to changes in behavior, illustrating the link between particular brain regions and specific behaviors.

Which of the Following Conclusions Can Be Drawn from the Case