What was the consequence of a metal rod driven into the frontal lobe of Phineas Gage (with similar results to a frontal lobotomy)?
A) the loss of the sense of balance
B) the loss of all short-term memory
C) greatly altered emotional responses
D) greatly increased long-term memory

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Phineas Gage suffered a dramatic change in personality and emotional response after a metal rod was driven through his frontal lobe, demonstrating the role of this brain area in personality and emotion regulation.

What Was the Consequence of a Metal Rod Driven into the Frontal