Question

researchers studying the brain of phineas gage after his death in an attempt to explain his post - accident behavioral changes were using the ______ research method.
options:

• imaging
• electrical recording
• experimental intervention
• clinical case study

Explanation:

Phineas Gage's case is a famous single, in-depth analysis of an individual's unique brain injury and resulting behavioral changes, which fits the definition of a clinical case study. Imaging, electrical recording, and experimental intervention methods were not feasible or used in post-mortem analysis of this historical case to explain his behavioral changes.

Answer:

clinical case study