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A Researcher Scans the Brains of Gum-Chewing Volunteers, Finds Out

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A researcher scans the brains of gum-chewing volunteers, finds out which part of their brains is most active, and concludes that he or she has discovered the brain's "gum-chewing center." What's wrong with this conclusion?


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