John experienced a head injury that resulted in a sudden ability to expertly play piano even though he had no prior music training. A neuroscientist now has the unexpected opportunity to study this case. He should
A) decline because he does not have baseline data about John's abilities.
B) avoid interviewing John's physicians because their assessments might bias his conclusions.
C) complete several assessments before drawing conclusions about the case.
D) find a control case of a person who was trained to play piano.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

It is important to complete several assessments before drawing conclusions about John's case to gather comprehensive data about his abilities. This will provide a better understanding of the changes in his brain and how it relates to his newfound ability to play piano. It is also important to avoid biases, which can be achieved by using objective assessments and consulting with multiple experts in the field. While finding a control case could be beneficial for comparison, it is not necessary to study John's case.

John Experienced a Head Injury That Resulted in a Sudden