Introduction

In 18 forty eight, phineas gage was working in railway construction when he suffered a brain injury. He became irascible, profane, argumentative and aggressive. His doctor came to the conclusion that these changes had been the result of the loss of brain tissue. It's a case that james goodwin says changed our understanding of the brain. Ow, i asked him for his advice for any one who might experience brain trama. I think the first thing i would say is, take all possible steps to avoid blows to the head. Some people can get away with it, but the general rule is, you show me a concussion, i will show you and personality.