The right hemisphere of the brain ________

a. excels in the ability to read facial expressions.
b. has a "mental module" that constantly tries to explain actions that are nonverbal.
c. excels in logical, sequential, and symbolic tasks, such as solving math problems.
d. is responsible for language processing in most individuals.


Answer: a

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