Which of the following statements most accurately describes the relationship between epilepsy and the results of EEG and imaging?
A)All individuals with epilepsy will show abnormal brain activity, which is never seen in people without the disorder.
B)All individuals with epilepsy will show abnormal brain activity, but some healthy people show the same patterns.
C)Some individuals with epilepsy show abnormal brain activity, but some healthy people show the same patterns.
D)Some individuals with epilepsy show abnormal brain activity, but healthy people never show these patterns.

Question

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the relationship between epilepsy and the results of EEG and imaging?​ 
A)All individuals with epilepsy will show abnormal brain activity, which is never seen in people without the disorder. 
B)All individuals with epilepsy will show abnormal brain activity, but some healthy people show the same patterns. 
C)Some individuals with epilepsy show abnormal brain activity, but some healthy people show the same patterns. 
D)Some individuals with epilepsy show abnormal brain activity, but healthy people never show these patterns.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

While abnormal brain activity is often seen in individuals with epilepsy, it is not always present, and some healthy individuals may also show similar patterns on EEG and imaging. Therefore, it is not accurate to say that all individuals with epilepsy will show abnormal brain activity and, conversely, it is not accurate to say that healthy people never show these patterns. Choice C acknowledges this variability and represents the most accurate relationship between epilepsy and EEG/imaging results.

Which of the Following Statements Most Accurately Describes the Relationship