A Number of Studies Dealing with Novelty, Curiosity, and Exploration

question 34

Multiple Choice

A number of studies dealing with novelty, curiosity, and exploration have indicated that:

• A) novelty and curiosity initiate internal drives, but exploration is motivated by external stimuli
• B) changes in the sensory qualities of the environment lead to motivational changes
• C) all motivation is the result of physiological changes
• D) changes in the internal environment are totally responsible for motivational changes

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Fixed Expenses

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Net Income

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Break-Even Point

The production level or sales volume at which total revenues equal total expenses, resulting in no net loss or gain.

Contribution Margin Ratio

A financial metric that represents the percentage of sale price that remains after variable costs are subtracted.