The primary disadvantage to studies of neuropsychological processes using brain lesions is that __________.
A) special populations of individuals with brain damage do not exist
B) aging does not affect changes in memory, so lesions would not help in studies of change over time
C) there are not enough trained surgeons to create adequate lesions
D) often trauma to the brain is not clean, and lesions affect multiple brain components

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Often, trauma to the brain is not clean, and lesions affect multiple brain components, making it difficult to pinpoint the exact location of the lesion responsible for a specific cognitive function.

The Primary Disadvantage to Studies of Neuropsychological Processes Using Brain