When the tamping iron went through Phineas Gage's head,it damaged the part of his brain responsible for self control,planning,judgment,and inhibition of behaviours.This part of the brain is called
A) the hypothalamus.
B) the association cortex.
C) the prefrontal cortex.
D) Wernicke's area.

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The phineas gage's damage was in his prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for self control, planning, judgement, and inhibition of behaviours. Therefore, choice C (the prefrontal cortex) is the best option.

When the Tamping Iron Went Through Phineas Gage's Head,it Damaged