Which of the following statements is the best justification for brain lesion studies?

A. Lesion studies are low-technology procedures that do not present ethical concerns.
B. Brain lesions produce marked and consistent changes in behavior.
C. Damage to the human brain during "natural experiments" does not provide enough information to make conclusions about the function of specific areas.
D. Ablation studies occur under more controlled conditions than do brain lesions.


Answer: C

Psychology

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