Carla is affected by generalized seizures. Recently, she had a seizure during which she fell and hurt her head. This was the third occurrence of her falling and hurting herself during a seizure. From this evidence, the most likely conclusion is that Carla is prone to ________.
A. atonic seizures
B. absence seizures
C. simple partial seizures
D. myoclonic seizures
Answer: A
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