For a researcher to provide evidence that a brain area and cognitive function are associated, they could use a _____________ dissociation, however, to provide more substantial evidence about the function and function localization, they would need a ______________ dissociation.
A)single; double
B)double; single
C)double; triple
D)triple; double

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A single dissociation allows a researcher to establish a link between a cognitive function and a brain area by showing that damage to that area affects the function. However, this does not rule out the involvement of other areas in the same function. A double dissociation strengthens the evidence by showing that two functions involve two separate brain areas, with each area being necessary for one function but not the other, thus providing a more precise understanding of function localization.

For a Researcher to Provide Evidence That a Brain Area