Based on the experience of Phineas Gage, who had a metal rod accidentally shot through part of his head, it appears that the ____.
A) occipital lobe regulates visual perception
B) occipital lobe regulates the sense of touch and temperature
C) frontal lobe regulates judgment and emotional response
D) frontal lobe regulates motor control

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Phineas Gage's accident caused damage to his frontal lobe, leading to changes in his personality, decision-making, and emotional regulation. This suggests that the frontal lobe plays a role in regulating judgment and emotional response.

Based on the Experience of Phineas Gage, Who Had a Metal