Your uncle tells you about an interesting magazine article explaining that humans use only 10 percent of their brains. As a student of psychology, your response should be:
A) "I know! Isn't that just astonishing?"
B) "Well, research actually shows that almost all of the brain is continually active."
C) "The data aren't conclusive on that yet, but most psychologists would agree with you."
D) "In fact, most neuroscientists would say the figure is closer to 5 percent."

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This response is the most accurate and backed up by research. The idea that humans only use 10 percent of their brains is a common myth that has been debunked by neuroscientists. Studies show that almost all areas of the brain are continually active and interconnected.

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