The Systematic Application of Scientific Knowledge to a New Product

question 13

Multiple Choice

The systematic application of scientific knowledge to a new product, process, or service is called ____.

• A)instrumentality
• B)benchmarking
• C)technology
• D)collaboration
• E)job enrichment

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Definitions:

Structuralism

Wundt’s approach to discovering the basic elements, or structures, of mental processes.

Wilhelm Wundt

A German psychologist and philosopher, often considered the father of experimental psychology, who founded the first formal laboratory for psychological research.

Neuroscience

The scientific study of the structure, function, development, genetics, and biochemistry of the nervous system, emphasizing that the brain and nervous system are central to understanding behavior, thought, and emotion.

Psychology

The scientific study of the mind and behavior, encompassing various aspects of conscious and unconscious experience as well as thought.