The Text Reviews Three General Developments in Biology That Have

question 59

Multiple Choice

The text reviews three general developments in biology that have helped fuel the development of psychological science.Which of the following is among these developments?

• A)Behavior can be explained by the interactions of a few brain chemicals.
• B)Each brain area is responsible for producing a specific behavior.
• C)Complex behaviors are inherited through the transmission of single genes.
• D)Brain imaging methods allow scientists to watch a working brain.

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Definitions:

Inefficient

Referring to a lack of effectiveness, not achieving maximum productivity; resulting in a waste of time, energy, or material.

Efficient

The state of achieving a maximum output from given resources, with minimal waste or inefficiency.

Normative Statement

Prescriptive assertions that express judgments about whether a situation is desirable or undesirable, reflecting values rather than facts.

Positive Statement

A factual claim about how the world actually works, verifiable by observation or experience.