Which of the Following Statements Does NOT Represent a Current

question 178

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements does NOT represent a current hypothesis on the evolutionary bases of sleep?

• A) Sleep helps restore energy and other body resources depleted by waking activities.
• B) The immobilization associated with sleep reduces exposure to predators and other dangers.
• C) Sleep allows us to live out our unconscious wishes and desires.
• D) Sleep evolved to help maintain a constant, high body temperature by metabolic means.

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost

Marginal Cost is the cost incurred to produce one additional unit of a product or service, crucial for decision-making on production levels and pricing strategies.

Variable Cost

A cost that changes in proportion to the level of output or activity.

Fixed Cost

Costs that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Marginal Cost

Marginal Cost is the increase or decrease in the total cost of production resulting from producing one additional unit of a product.