The case of Phineas Gage best supports the idea that:?

a. ?dualism has a place in science
b. ?the cortex functions as a whole unit
c. ?individual brain areas have specialized functions
d. ?the brain has regenerative capabilities


ANSWER:
c

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a. starting one or two cards before the one on which he stopped the previous day. b. starting with the card on which he stopped the previous day. c. skipping the card on which he stopped the previous day and proceeding with the next card. d. starting at the beginning of the hierarchy with the least fear-producing card.

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b. might not like the color of the sweater as well when she sees it under brighter light, because color vision in the dark is more reddish. c. can see the color of the sweater perfectly well, as color vision is excellent even in starlight conditions. d. is possibly colorblind, resulting in her "seeing" a color that she shouldn't be able to see at night.

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Which of the following common job interview questions is most likely to be able to demonstrate evidence for validity based on content?

a. What are your greatest strengths? b. What is your favorite sport to watch on TV? c. Tell me about a time when you had to work on a team. d. Tell me about a time when you really enjoyed a movie.

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