A Person Whose Corpus Callosum Has Been Sectioned Would Most

question 36

Multiple Choice

A person whose corpus callosum has been sectioned would most likely show which of the following?

• A) increased frequency of epileptic seizures
• B) coordinated control of his right and left hands
• C) reading an interesting book held in his right hand
• D) making obscene gestures with his left hand
• E) improved neural communication between the left and right hemispheres

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Definitions:

Social Networks

The structures made up of individuals or organizations that are connected by one or more specific types of interdependency, such as friendship, kinship, common interest, financial exchange, dislikes, or relationships of beliefs.

Upward Mobility

The ability for individuals or groups to move to a higher social class or economic position.

Travers and Milgram

Researchers known for their social experiment in the 1960s which demonstrated the "small world phenomenon," illustrating how closely connected humans are through social networks.

Small World Problem

A concept in sociology that suggests most people are connected through a short chain of acquaintances, emphasizing the interconnectedness of social networks.