Which statement regarding handedness is true?

A) There is a genetic bias favoring left-handedness.
B) Handedness is strongest for complex skills requiring extensive training.
C) Left-handedness occurs less frequently among people with mental illness than in the general population.
D) Right-handedness is associated with prenatal and birth difficulties that can result in brain damage.


Answer: B

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