In Studies of Men's and Women's Brains, Which of the Following

question 59

Multiple Choice

In studies of men's and women's brains, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)No physical differences between male and female brains have been found.
• B)When presented with a language task, both men and women showed increased activity in Broca's area.
• C)During the language task, both the left and right brains were activated in more than half the women tested.
• D)Men and women performed equally well on a task that involved sounding out words.

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Definitions:

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics that describe an individual's behavior, such as openness, conscientiousness, and extraversion.

Brain

The organ located in the head of an organism that coordinates its actions and sensory information by transmitting signals to and from different parts of its body.

Modern Medicine

The practice of medicine based on the application of scientific knowledge, technology, and interventions to prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases.

Hippocrates

An ancient Greek physician often referred to as the "Father of Medicine," known for his contributions to the understanding of disease and medical ethics.