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cookcarl

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The case study of Phineas Gage is fascinating. In 1848 Gage was a railroad worker who was the victim of a horrible accident when an explosion caused a tamping iron to be shot through his skull.
 
  Gage survived but with several physical and psychological problems. The study of Gage after the accident provided scientists with great insight into the role of the brain in behavior. This is an example of a(n) ___________ case study.
   
 a. intrinsic
   b. instrumental
   c. descriptive
   d. comparative

Question 2

Which of the following should be used infrequently according to APA style?
 
  a. italics
  b. headings
  c. abbreviations
  d. a and c


ambernicolefink

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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D


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