Voshon is programming a computer to "think" like humans. His big challenge is to get the computer to integrate information from a variety of sources and relate this information (words and images) to abstract concepts. What area of the cerebral cortex accomplishes these tasks for humans?
A. Association cortex
B. Sensory cortex
C. Somatosensory cortex
D. Integrative cortex
Answer: A
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