In 1848, the only evidence about Phineas Gage's injury came from observation of his skull wound and his behaviour. In 1994, Damasio et al. used x-rays, skull measurements, computer modelling and comparisons with 12 living patients to re-examine the case.
Assess how far modern methods such as those used by Damasio et al. (1994) have improved understanding of the brain compared with early case studies.
24 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Psychology 4.3 Issues and debates, covering 4.3.1 How psychology has changed over time. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.