Phineas Gage | Mind Changers

Discover the story of Phineas Gage and how his tragic accident led to the idea of localisation of function.

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  • Clip length: 4'30''
  • Broadcast year: 2008
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  • Psychology | Biological Psychology | Brain plasticity, Taxi drivers and learning The Knowledge
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  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Radio 4
  • Programme: Mind Changers
  • Episode: Case Study: The Man with a Hole in His Head

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