The Case of Phineas Gage/ Application of Correlation: (Part 1) The Case of Phineas Gage:

The case of Phineas Gage illustrates the important role of the orbitofrontal cortex in regulating emotional behavior. How does this interesting case help us understand the emotional features of disorders involving brain damage, especially dysfunction of the frontal lobes?

(Part 2) Application of Correlation: The Case of Phineas Gage/ Application of Correlation

–Identify a research question from your professional life or career specialization that can be addressed by a correlation.

–Indicate why a correlation would be the appropriate analysis for this research question.

–Describe the variables and their scale of measurement.

–Discuss the expected outcome (i.e., positive, negative, no relationship).

 

With the part 2 section: My major is Sport Psychology and I would like to study the correlation between weight loss surgery patients, fitness and sport psychology.

 

(Part 1) The Case of Phineas Gage

Studies

Readings::

Complete the following:

In your Physiology of Behavior text, read:

Chapter 10, “Reproductive Behavior,” pages 323–358.

Chapter 11, “Emotion,” pages 359–392.

Chapter 12, “Ingestive Behavior,” pages 393–433.

Read A. Larner and J. P. Leach’s 2002 article, “Phineas Gage and the Beginnings of Neuropsychology.”

 

(Part 2) Application of Correlation

Studies

Readings::

Use your George and Mallery text to complete the following:

Read Chapter 10 “Bivariate Correlation.” This reading addresses the following topics:

Interpreting Correlations.

Linear versus Curvilinear Relationships.

Causality.

SPSS Instructions for Calculating Correlations.

Generating SPSS Output.