Tamara's Brain Is Relatively Large,and She Has a Lot of Both

question 49

Multiple Choice

Tamara's brain is relatively large,and she has a lot of both grey and white matter.What is likely about Tamara's level of intelligence

• A) She is likely quite bright, because each of these traits is positively correlated with intelligence. 
• B) It is impossible to predict her intelligence, because there are no systematic biological predictors of intelligence. 
• C) She is likely disabled, because each of these traits is negatively correlated with intelligence. 
• D) It is impossible to estimate her intelligence, because these three traits have divergent relationships with intelligence.

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Definitions:

Psilocybin

A naturally occurring psychedelic compound produced by more than 200 species of fungi.

Ergot Compounds

Chemical substances derived from the fungus Claviceps purpurea (ergot), which infects cereal grains and possesses psychoactive and medicinal properties, historically involved in the cause of ergotism or "St. Anthony's fire."

Aflatoxin

A group of toxins produced by certain fungi, which are found on agricultural crops such as maize, peanuts, cottonseed, and nuts, and are highly carcinogenic.

Penicillin

A type of antibiotic derived from Penicillium fungi, effective against many bacterial infections by inhibiting cell wall synthesis.