Both Phineas Gage, an accident victim in 1848, and "Elliot," a recent brain-surgery patient, showed only limited emotions following damage to the

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Phineas Gage suffered damage to his prefrontal cortex, which resulted in changes to his personality and emotional regulation. "Elliot," who underwent prefrontal cortex surgery to treat seizures, also exhibited a lack of emotional response and impaired decision-making abilities.

Both Phineas Gage, an Accident Victim in 1848, and "Elliot