Regarding the neural basis of intelligence, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) A function as complex as intelligence relies on the activity of many different brain areas.
B) Brain areas that control higher mental abilities usually become more active during reaction time testing.
C) Noticeable differences between younger and older participants suggest that the way the brain expresses intelligence changes as we age.
D) Brain images reveal that parts of frontal cortex are actually smaller in people with higher IQs.

Question

Regarding the neural basis of intelligence, which of the following statements is FALSE?​
A) ​A function as complex as intelligence relies on the activity of many different brain areas.
B) ​Brain areas that control higher mental abilities usually become more active during reaction time testing.
C) ​Noticeable differences between younger and older participants suggest that the way the brain expresses intelligence changes as we age.
D) ​Brain images reveal that parts of frontal cortex are actually smaller in people with higher IQs.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Research has actually shown that on average, people with higher IQs tend to have slightly larger frontal cortex regions.

Regarding the Neural Basis of Intelligence, Which of the Following