Which of the following assumptions was an error of Gall's in his phrenological theory?

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Gall's assumption that the shape of the skull accurately reflects the shape of the brain lying beneath was the error. This was the basis of phrenology, where personality traits and abilities were thought to be linked to the shape of specific parts of the skull. However, research has shown that this is not the case and the brain is much more complex and multidimensional than phrenology suggests. Choices A and C are actually valid assumptions that have been further established through scientific research.

Which of the Following Assumptions Was an Error of Gall's