Which Assumption Is Consistent with the Biological Perspective

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which assumption is consistent with the biological perspective?

• A)Organisms that are better suited to the environment tend to produce offspring more successfully.
• B)Behaviour is determined by both preceding environmental events and novel ways of thinking.
• C)Experience cannot alter underlying brain structures and processes.
• D)Complex behaviour is best understood if it is studied at the broadest level of analysis.

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Definitions:

REM Rebound

The phenomenon in which there is an increase in REM sleep after a period of REM sleep deprivation.

Biological Function

The roles and activities through which living organisms operate to sustain life, ranging from cellular processes to ecosystem dynamics.

Dreaming

An assortment of mental images, thoughts, and sensory experiences that take place in someone's consciousness during sleep.

Cognitive Development

The process of growth and change in intellectual/mental abilities such as thinking, reasoning, and understanding.