Phrenology suggested that specific mental abilities and characteristics were located in specific regions of the brain.It was developed by:
A)Descartes.
B)Flourens.
C)Gall.
D)Broca.

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Phrenology was developed by Franz Joseph Gall, an Austrian physician and anatomist, in the late 18th and early 19th century. Gall believed that by studying the shape and size of the skull, he could identify specific mental abilities and personality traits associated with different regions of the brain. This theory was later discredited due to its lack of scientific evidence and reliance on subjective observations.

Phrenology Suggested That Specific Mental Abilities and Characteristics Were Located