Which of the following demonstrates Jackson's theory that the nervous system is organized hierarchically?
A. A person coming out of anesthesia says insulting things to the doctor.
B. A person with brain damage loses their sense of smell.
C. Nerve cells in the brain have more connections than nerve cells in other parts of the body.
D. Nerve cells further from the brain have less influence on behavior.
Answer: A
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