The Evolution of Larger Brains in Primates May Be Due

question 61

Multiple Choice

The evolution of larger brains in primates may be due to all of the following except:

• A)the shift from nocturnal to diurnal activity after the extinction of the dinosaurs.
• B)greater involvement of the brain in organizing visual experience.
• C)the need to integrate sensory and motor information to survive more effectively in trees.
• D)increased emphasis on the hand in place of teeth and jaws.
• E)development of very specialized dental formulas.

Comprehend the effects of sleep deprivation on mood and performance.

Grasp how drugs affect synaptic transmission and the brain's functioning.

Describe theories related to dreams and their significance according to Freudian and activation-synthesis perspectives.

Explain the concepts of tolerance, compensatory responses, withdrawal, and their relation to drug dependency.

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Definitions:

Marginal Revenue Product

The additional revenue generated from employing one more unit of a factor, such as labor or capital.

Wage Rate

The standard amount of pay given to workers per unit of time (e.g., hour, day) for their labor.

Labor Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the wages offered and the quantity of labor workers are willing to supply.