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

A) reticular formation.
B) prefrontal cortex.
C) cerebellum.
D) occipital lobe.

Prefrontal Cortex

A region of the brain involved in decision making, cognition, and moderating social behavior.

Phineas Gage

A railroad worker from the 19th century whose behavioral changes after surviving a severe brain injury contributed to the understanding of the role of the frontal lobes in personality.

Limited Emotions

A condition or state where an individual experiences a reduced range of emotions, often due to psychological or neurological factors.