The popularity of phrenology triggered scientific interest in which of the following?
A) the idea that the brain's left hemisphere might be specialized for language functions
B) the development of medications to treat severe mental disorders
C) cutting the corpus callosum to reduce epileptic seizures
D) the idea that specific psychological and mental functions are located in specific brain areas

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The popularity of phrenology led to the idea that specific psychological and mental functions are located in specific brain areas, which laid the foundation for the development of modern neuroscience. This concept became known as localization of function and is still a widely researched area of study today. Option A is incorrect as the research on hemispheric specialization did not gain ground until much later in the 20th century. Option B is incorrect as medication development was not directly related to the interest in phrenology. Option C is incorrect as cutting the corpus callosum for reducing epileptic seizures was not linked to the popularity of phrenology.

The Popularity of Phrenology Triggered Scientific Interest in Which of the Following