Gall and Spurzheim were the first to propose the general theory that _____.
A) different parts of the brain had different functions
B) brains were composed of individual units called neurons
C) people use only a small fraction of their brains
D) head circumference is positively correlated with intelligence

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Gall and Spurzheim proposed the theory of phrenology, which proposed that different parts of the brain were responsible for specific mental functions, such as emotion or intellect. This theory is now considered outdated and largely discredited, but it was an important early attempt to understand the functions of the brain.

Gall and Spurzheim Were the First to Propose the General