A Study of Brain Activity in the Prefrontal Cortex of Murderers

question 39

Multiple Choice

A study of brain activity in the prefrontal cortex of murderers found

• A)no differences between these men and normal controls.
• B)less activity than normal.
• C)spikes in activity levels.
• D)more activity than normal.

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