Joella was rollerblading when a cat jumped right in front of her causing her to trip and fall. When she fell, she partially landed on the front side of her head near her forehead. Shortly afterwards, Joella exhibited symptoms similar to that of Phineas Gage. Which lobe would have been most affected by this fall?

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The location of the injury ("near her forehead") suggests that the frontal lobe would have been most affected, as it is located in the front part of the brain. The symptoms similar to those of Phineas Gage, who famously sustained a frontal lobe injury that dramatically altered his personality and behavior, further support the idea that the frontal lobe was the most affected in this case.

Joella Was Rollerblading When a Cat Jumped Right in Front