Dave, a Graduate Student, Has Difficulty Talking to Groups

question 47

Multiple Choice

Dave, a graduate student, has difficulty talking to groups. Unfortunately, he has chosen a career in which he must speak to large groups of people. The night before a presentation he tosses and turns, and the resulting lack of sleep makes the situation worse. When he makes a presentation, he often becomes confused and stumbles over his words. As a result, he feels worthless and miserable. Which two criteria of abnormal behavior are most useful in analyzing this case?

• A) inability to function normally and statistical rarity
• B) personal distress and inability to function normally
• C) statistical rarity and deviance from social norms
• D) deviance from social norms and personal distress

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Definitions:

Direct Labor

The labor costs directly tied to the production of goods or services, which can be directly attributed to specific units of production.

Direct Materials

Raw materials directly traceable to the production of goods, considered a variable cost.

Overhead Cost

Indirect costs related to the general operation of a company, such as rent, utilities, and administrative salaries, not directly tied to the production of goods or services.

Incremental Cost

The additional cost associated with producing one extra unit of production or conducting an activity.