The assumption of phrenology that specific abilities are associated with certain underlying brain areas is consistent with which idea from modern research on the brain?
A) Personality has five factors.
B) Function is localized in the brain.
C) Neurons send and receive messages.
D) The mind and the brain are separate entities.

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Modern research has supported the idea that certain functions are localized in specific areas of the brain, which is consistent with the assumptions of phrenology. Option A is related to the five-factor model of personality, option C refers to the basic functioning of neurons, and option D is contradicted by modern research on the brain that shows the mind and brain are interconnected.

The Assumption of Phrenology That Specific Abilities Are Associated with Certain