The prefrontal lobotomy was based on observations of onechimpanzee, whose behavior changed after receiving bilaterallesions to her prefrontal lobe. Largely on this evidence, doctorsperformed prefrontal lobotomies on human patients who suffered frompsychiatric disorders to calm them down. Please answer thefollowing two questions:
1) What was wrong with the progression of prefrontallobotomies from a primate to widespread use in humans?
2) What scientific questions should have been askedbefore the technique was used on people?
Note: Unquestionably some doctors used thisprocedure out of care and compassion for their patients, but thatis not the point of this RT. Your answer should focus on thescientific/biological factors.
