In the Absence of Any Additional Information,which of the Following

question 86

Multiple Choice

In the absence of any additional information,which of the following conclusions may be drawn with certainty from a positive correlation between intelligence test scores and brain volume?

• A)A larger brain produces higher intelligence.
• B)Higher intelligence results in a bigger brain.
• C)Factors like better nutrition yield both a larger brain and higher intelligence test scores.
• D)Intelligence test scores and brain volume are related but exactly what that means is unclear.

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Definitions:

Antipsychotic Drugs

Medications primarily used to manage psychosis, including delusions, hallucinations, and disorders like schizophrenia.

Antihistamines

Medications used to relieve or prevent the symptoms of allergic reactions by blocking the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms.

Allergies

A hypersensitive immune response to typically harmless substances in the environment, such as pollen, food, or dust, leading to symptoms like itching, swelling, and difficulties breathing.

Prefrontal Cortex

A region of the frontal lobes of the brain associated with decision making, social behavior, and personality.