The Authors Use the Term "Myths" Rather Than "Fallacy" to Describe

question 36

Multiple Choice

The authors use the term "myths" rather than "fallacy" to describe beliefs about gangs because ______.

• A) they are synonyms, and either term is acceptable, but "myths" was chosen to keep the language consistent
• B) it is more inclusive
• C) there are exceptions to each gang myth
• D) "fallacy" is a term reserved for the physical sciences

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Definitions:

High-Density Tissues

Tissues in the body that are compact and have a high degree of cells or structures in a given volume, often seen in imaging as darker or more opaque.

Electrical Activity

The movement of electrical charges or signals, often referring to the brain's or muscle's activity detected by various medical instruments.

Cortex

The outermost layer of the brain, responsible for higher-order brain functions such as thought, memory, and decision-making.

ECoG

ElectroCorticoGraphy, a type of brain scan that uses electrodes placed directly on the surface of the brain to record electrical activity.