All of the following are theories regarding the possible advantages of lateralization EXCEPT
A) lateralization may reduce vulnerability to some diseases and disorders.
B) lateralization of human brain structures might have made language possible.
C) lateralization might provide organisms with the ability to multitask.
D) left-handedness might afford an advantage in hand-to-hand combat.

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Lateralization refers to the specialization of the left and right hemispheres of the brain for different tasks. While theories B, C, and D suggest potential advantages of lateralization in terms of language development, multitasking, and combat, respectively, there is no widely supported theory suggesting that lateralization directly reduces vulnerability to diseases and disorders.

All of the Following Are Theories Regarding the Possible Advantages