When Broca generalized from his observations of brain damage in "Tan" and other cases to conclude that people with damage to the left frontal region of the brain had trouble speaking, he used _____ reasoning to draw his conclusion.
A) nonscientific
B) faulty
C) inductive
D) deductive

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Broca used inductive reasoning to draw his conclusion. Inductive reasoning involves generalizing from specific observations to broader conclusions. In this case, Broca observed multiple cases of individuals with damage to the left frontal region of the brain who had trouble speaking, and from these specific observations, he concluded that damage to this region of the brain was necessary for speech production.

When Broca Generalized from His Observations of Brain Damage in "Tan