Phineas Gage experienced a dramatic personality change as a result of damage to his:
A)frontal lobes.
B)parietal lobes.
C)occipital lobes.
D)temporal lobes.

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Phineas Gage experienced damage to his frontal lobes, specifically the left frontal lobe. This damage resulted in a significant change in his personality, with him becoming more impulsive, emotionally unstable, and having difficulty with decision-making and social behavior.

Phineas Gage Experienced a Dramatic Personality Change as a Result