Question

Phrenology was the science of: A. Studying the shape of the head as an indication of intelligence. B. The belief that diet and exercise could increase intelligence. C. Study of occult religious practices. D. Study of pressure points in the foot and hand.

Answer 1

Phrenology was the science of studying the shapes of the head as an indication of intelligence.

Option A

Step-by-step explanation:

Phrenology is defined as study of a person's traits, his abilities using his skull curvature. The basic idea behind phrenology is that, in brain the physical regions can contribute to a person's characteristics. In the modern era it is called as pseudoscience because of it lack of scientific supports in its claims. Phrenology was always controversial but now it is discredited by science.