Which of the Following Is True of Neuroscience as a Contemporary

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of neuroscience as a contemporary approach to psychology?

• A)It focuses on natural selection as the method of evolution for any species.
• B)It focuses on the unconscious elements of behavior, thought, and emotion.
• C)It emphasizes that behavior can only be understood through direct observation.
• D)It emphasizes that the brain is central to understanding behavior, thought, and emotion.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin Ratio

The proportion of sales revenue that exceeds variable costs, indicating how much revenue contributes towards covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Operating Leverage

A measure of how revenue growth translates into growth in operating income and the degree to which a company can increase operating income by increasing revenue.

Break-Even Point

The point at which total costs match total earnings from production or sales, leading to neither a profit nor a loss.

Maintenance Costs

The expenses incurred to keep an asset in working condition or restore it to proper operation.