Noted Greek philosophers such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle observed that
A) brain damage contributed to most mental disorders.
B) emotions were caused by changes in brain chemistry.
C) "truth" was determined by careful testing procedures.
D) emotions can distort thinking.
E) emotions were not worthy of scientific discussion.

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Greek philosophers such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle believed that emotions could distort thinking, which is consistent with option D. They did not have an understanding of brain chemistry or modern scientific testing procedures, so options A, B, and C are not accurate. It is also unlikely that they believed emotions were not worthy of scientific discussion, so option E can be ruled out.

Noted Greek Philosophers Such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle Observed