Both James and Thomas Have Theories That Explain Why Listening

question 28

Multiple Choice

Both James and Thomas have theories that explain why listening to classical music while reading is associated with increased recall of the material.James's theory is much simpler than Thomas's.Thomas created his theory a few months before James did.Which of the following is true?

• A) James's theory would be considered better because it is more parsimonious.
• B) James's theory would be considered better because it was thought of more recently.
• C) Thomas's theory would be considered better because he thought of it first.
• D) Thomas's theory would be considered better because it is more complex.
• E) James's and Thomas's theories should be considered equal.

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Definitions:

Nervous System

The complex network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, enabling sensation, movement, and thought.

Motor Neuron

A type of nerve cell that transmits signals from the brain and spinal cord to muscles, causing them to contract.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and transmitting neural information.

Spinal Nerves

Nerves that emerge from the spinal cord, carrying motor, sensory, and autonomic signals between the spinal cord and the body.