Research Correlates Neurological Differences with Differences in Temperament

question 13

Multiple Choice

Research correlates neurological differences with differences in temperament. What is a basic argument against the conclusions drawn from this data?

• A) The relationship between brain structure and shyness is illusory.
• B) Environmental influences can alter brain structure just as brain structure can alter behavior.
• C) Since it is correlational data, no conclusions can be drawn.
• D) environmental influences have a greater influence on behavior than do differences in brain structure.

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