Albert Einstein, a mathematical genius, had a smaller than average brain. Very intelligent children often have thinner cortex than other children their age. Which of the following is supported by evidence like this?

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The evidence presented suggests that the relationship between brain volume and intelligence may not be straightforward, as highly intelligent individuals may have smaller brain volume or thinner cortex. Therefore, the positive correlation between brain volume and intelligence is likely to be complicated and dependent on other factors as well. Choice A is incorrect because it suggests a negative relationship, which is not supported by the given evidence. Choice B is also incorrect because it suggests a simple positive relationship between brain volume and intelligence, which is not confirmed by the evidence. Choice C is too extreme and unsupported by the evidence, as brain volume may still be a relevant predictor of intelligence in some cases.

Albert Einstein, a Mathematical Genius, Had a Smaller Than Average