Psychosurgery

Evaluation of the effects of prefrontal lobotomy on intelligence.

“…That "social" intelligence is impaired is suggested in Freeman and Watts' (3) early observation that some lobotomy patients have difficulty in making adequate adjustment to social situations. Although Greenblatt and Myerson (5) imply that the blame for this maladjustment may be with the family to which the patient is returned, his inability to meet the demands of these interpersonal relationships must still be considered a deficit. Halstead (6) has reported that "biological" or "adaptive" intelligence is impaired.…”