As a researcher studying brain injuries in soldiers wounded in combat, Tiana is one of many team members. Some members of the research team are interested in studying the emotional stress experienced by returning soldiers, and others are interested in the effectiveness of various treatments. Tiana works in the field of _____ because her interests are in studying the brain and nervous system.

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The question asks to identify the field of study corresponding to researching the brain and nervous system. 
Option 1: 'surgery' — This is a medical specialty focused on operative procedures, not a field defined by studying the brain and nervous system as a whole, though neurosurgery exists. It does not align with the description of investigating brain and nervous system function and research. 
Option 2: 'neuroscience' — This is the study of the nervous system, encompassing the brain and its functions, including how injuries affect neural processes and how treatments may influence outcomes. It directly matches the described interest in brain and nervous system research. 
Option 3: 'language therapy' — Also known as speech-language pathology, this field focuses on communication disorders and swallowing therapies, not on studying the brain’s structure and function in general. 
Option 4: 'phrenology' — An outdated and discredited theory that claims to determine personality from skull shape; it is not a legitimate modern scientific field and does not reflect contemporary brain research. 
Thus, option 2 ('neuroscience') best fits the described focus on studying the brain and nervous system, while the other choices either refer to clinical procedures, a different specialization, or historically invalid concepts.

Introduction to Psychology Exam #1 (1-3) - PSYC 1A - Friday, 3/28

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