Dave Has Difficulty Talking to Groups

question 241

Multiple Choice

Dave 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 behaviour are most useful in evaluating Dave's case?

• A) Inability to function normally and statistical rarity
• B) Statistical rarity and deviance from social norms
• C) Subjective discomfort and impairment in normal functioning
• D) Deviance from social norms and subjective discomfort

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Definitions:

Variable Selling Costs

Expenses that vary directly with the volume of sales, including commissions and shipping fees.

Variable Production Costs

Expenses that fluctuate in direct proportion to production volume, like labor and materials.

Break-even

The point at which total cost and total revenue are equal, meaning there is no net loss or gain.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.