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ARLKQ

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Broca's findings in localization of function caused a surge of interest in brain research because ____.
 
  a. he offered correlations of specific behaviors and brain lesions seen on autopsy
  b. he was the first to posit the idea of localization of function
  c. he reintroduced the study of phrenology to the scientific community
  d. his work revealed that lesion analysis was an ineffective method of research

Question 2

Which statement best reflects the idea of localization of function?
 
  a. Bumps on the head do not reflect a person's psychological traits.
  b. Strokes can cause deficits very suddenly.
  c. Patients with Wernicke's aphasia can sound like schizophrenics.
  d. Brain damage limited to the left parietal lobe causes ideomotor apraxia.


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alexisweber49

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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
a

Answer to Question 2

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ARLKQ

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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