SAT English Practice Question

The author suggests that, despite the popularity of a modern, scientific approach to understanding the human brain, scientists should not abandon traditional, philosophical methods. The author argues that, because the human brain is so complex, it is more important to focus on understanding the "big picture" of what makes us human rather than merely studying the parts of the brain in isolation. The author concludes by stating that this approach will allow us to "achieve a more holistic and meaningful understanding of the brain." Which choice most accurately summarizes the author’s main idea?

1. A.scientists should abandon their current scientific approach to understanding the brain.
2. B.a more holistic and meaningful understanding of the human brain can be achieved by focusing on understanding the "big picture" rather than on studying the parts of the brain in isolation.
3. C.understanding the human brain is a simple process that can be achieved by studying the parts of the brain in isolation.
4. D.scientists should only use traditional, philosophical methods to understand the brain.