To assess client's abilities, a phrenologist would want to:
Correct answer: B. examine their skulls
- A. read their handwriting
- B. examine their skulls
- C. study their palms
- D. record their EEGs
Explanation
Phrenology claims that mental abilities can be inferred from the shape and bumps of the skull, so a phrenologist would examine the client's skull. Handwriting and palm reading belong to different pseudoscientific practices.
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