Question

You and a classmate engage in a debate over what part of the brain makes humans highly intelligent. your friend correctly argues that the frontal lobe is important. however, being a fine psychology student, you point out that it is not the ________ but the ________ that makes the frontal lobe critical.

Answer 1

It is not the size but the structure that makes the frontal lobe critical.

Brain networks that are extensive links many different areas of the brain. The structure of these networks enables the brain to carry out high-level abilities, making this brain region critical for cognitive functioning.