Phineas Gage, who suffered injury to the orbitofrontal cortex, experienced changes in all of the following areas as a result of his injury EXCEPT
A)inhibition of inappropriate social behavior.
B)performance on cognitive tests.
C)planning of complex behaviors.
D)personality and temperament.

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Phineas Gage did not exhibit significant changes in cognitive function after his injury, whereas changes in inhibition of inappropriate social behavior, planning of complex behaviors, and personality/temperament were all observed.

Phineas Gage, Who Suffered Injury to the Orbitofrontal Cortex, Experienced