Most of the Time,Shandra Has No Problems Sleeping Soundly

question 1

Multiple Choice

Most of the time,Shandra has no problems sleeping soundly.When things get hectic at work,however,she finds that she has trouble falling asleep and feeling rested when she wakes.Because Shandra feels even more tired when she is stressed,she thinks she should be sleeping better;however,we know that

• A) stress can decrease sleep quality.
• B) people who sleep during the day usually get more rest than those who sleep at night.
• C) the human body is unable to manage stress of any kind,so Shandra needs more sleep than she can possibly get in a single day.
• D) the stress in our lives has no effect on our sleep.

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Definitions:

Relative Efficiency

A measure of how effectively an entity (such as a firm or economy) utilizes its resources compared to another, often used to identify opportunities for improvement.

Absolute Efficiency

A state where resources are allocated in the most effective way possible, achieving maximum output with given inputs.

Natural Endowment

Resources found in nature that have economic value or utility, such as minerals, forests, and water.

Merchandise Trade Deficit

A situation where a country's imports of goods exceed its exports of goods, leading to a negative balance of trade.