Hypofrontality, or an Underactivity of the Frontal Lobes of the Brain

question 102

Multiple Choice

Hypofrontality, or an underactivity of the frontal lobes of the brain, appears in people with schizophrenia when they are engaged in demanding mental tasks. It is difficult to know if this condition is a contributor to or a consequence of this disorder. Which critical-thinking concept does this remind us to bear in mind when looking at research data?

• A)Replicability
• B)Extraordinary claims
• C)Correlation versus causation
• D)Falsifiability

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