A Physical Ailment That Results, in Part, from Psychological Factors

question 99

Multiple Choice

A physical ailment that results, in part, from psychological factors without any accompanying physical basis is referred to as

• A) a somatoform disorder.
• B) a psychosomatic disease.
• C) an anxiety disorder.
• D) malingering.

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Definitions:

Net Present Value

A method used in capital budgeting to assess the profitability of an investment by calculating the present value of expected cash flows minus the initial investment cost.

Average Rate of Return

A metric used to evaluate the profitability of an investment, calculated by dividing the average annual profit by the initial investment cost.

Capital Investment Proposals

Suggestions or plans for spending on long-term assets intended to improve a company's profitability in the future.

Cash Payback Period

The duration required for an investment to generate cash flows sufficient to recoup the initial outlay.