For Most People, the Left Hemisphere of the Cerebral Cortex

question 34

Multiple Choice

For most people, the left hemisphere of the cerebral cortex is responsible for

• A) judging distances.
• B) negative emotion.
• C) verbal abilities.
• D) recognizing geometric shapes.

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