Although Joseph Gall's theory of phrenology has been debunked, modern neuroscience does generally support Gall's assertion that:
A) different brain parts are specialized to perform different functions.
B) personality traits are reflected in the development of specific bumps on the skull.
C) the left hemisphere and right hemisphere are mirror images of one another.
D) the left hemisphere is specialized for visual-spatial tasks.

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Modern neuroscience does generally support the idea that different brain parts are specialized to perform different functions. However, there is no evidence to support the idea that personality traits are reflected in specific bumps on the skull or that the left hemisphere is specialized for visual-spatial tasks. Additionally, while the left and right hemispheres do have some functional differences, they are not exact mirror images of each other.

Although Joseph Gall's Theory of Phrenology Has Been Debunked, Modern